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MODAL
Now Lets See How Modals Is Used In Above Slide! ?
And Why It Is Used!?
MODAL VERBS
I. DEFINITIONII. STRUCTUREIII. HOW TO
USE !
I. DEFINITION
MODAL VERBS
A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to indicate modality-that is likelihood, ability, permission, possiblity,...
Two of my friends can play guitar (ability)
MODAL VERBS
LIST OF MODAL VERBS
CanCouldMayMightWill
WouldShall
ShouldOught to
Must
This all can be called
MODALS
Subject
Modal verb
Main verb
Complement
I We
TheyYouHeSheIt
must can
shouldmaywill
go to sleep.
drink some water.
eat some food.
do some exercise.
Use the base form or INFINITIVE of the main verbs after the modal verbs.
II. STRUCTURE
MODAL VERBS
a. Modal verbs do not add s or es to the third person singular.
He can swim. He cans swim.
MODAL VERBS
HOW TO USE
CAN Use Example
Ability / Possibility They can control their own work.
Impossibility We can’t fix it.
Asking for permission Can I live here?
Request Can you help me?
MODAL VERBS
COULD Use Example
permission Could I borrow your dictionary?
Request Could you say it again more slowly?
possibility I think we could have another tea.
Future I wish Rody could meet me next week.
Ability He gave up his old job so he could
work for us.
MODAL VERBS
MAY Use Example
permission May I have another cup of coffee?
possibility I may finish my homework
MODAL VERBS
MIGHT Use Example
possibility We better call tomorrow, they might be eating their dinner now.
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MODAL VERBS
MUST Use Example
you have to do it You must obey the law .
MODAL VERBS
OUGHT TO Use Example
Saying what’s right or correct She ought to finish the project by next week.
MODAL VERBS
SHALL
Use Example
Offer Shall I help you with your luggage?
Suggestion Shall we say 2.30 then?
Permission Shall I do that or will you?
MODAL VERBS
III. USAGESHOULD
Use Example
Saying what’s right or correct We should solve this problem.
Possibility Fees should decrease next year.
MODAL VERBS
WILL Use Example
decisions I can’t see any taxis so I’ll walk
Offer I'll do that for you if you like.
Promise I’ll come back on Monday.
MODAL VERBS
III. USAGEWOULD
Use Example
permission Would you mind if I brought a friend with me? Request Would you mind waiting a moment?
Invitation Would you like to play basketball this Friday?
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THE ENDThanks for your attention
BY:NEENU
SHANU