name= arshiya ralhan class=9 sec=d topic= modals Submitted by Submitted to Arshiya ralhan Mam Rachita English holiday homework
WHAT ARE “MODALS”? Modals (or modal verbs , auxiliaries ) are used to modify the main verb and give a new meaning to the sentence. The most common structure of modal + infinitive:- I work I can work I must work I should work…..
USAGE OF MODAL VREB POSSIBILITY Overeating can cause many health problems. Heavy rain can cause flood in Pakistan. POSSIBILITY A lot of damage could be prevented. You could have eat last. CAN COULD
ABILITY I can play cricket very well. She can eat a lot of chocolates. ABILITY I could play badminton during my school. I could eat a lot of food. CAN COULD
PERMISSION Can I use your pencil? Can I play with Aman ? PERMISSION Could I speak to Mary? Could I play with Rohan ? CAN COULD
OFFER I can offer my services to you. I can pay the bill for you. SUGGESTION I could go to park with you. I could help you in clothing. CAN COULD
REQUEST Can you play badminton with me? Can we eat ice cream? REQUEST Could you play tennis for me? Could I eat a burger? CAN COULD
USAGE OF MODAL VERB POSSIBILITY It may rain today. You may not borrow the car until you can be more careful with it. POSSIBILITY It might rain today. I might see you tomorrow if you are in the office. MAY MIGHT
ABILITY If the temperature is high, it may not snow. May I go to the washroom? ABILITY I might go to the p[arty tonight. She might be able to help you. MAY MIGHT
PERMISSION May I borrow your pen? May we use your phone? PERMISSION It might not rain today. I might have the right dress you could wear for the party. MAY MIGHT
OFFER We may offer online registration in the future. We may offer discounts and promotions on memberships from time to time. SUGGESTION You might try this cake. You might like to try one of your desserts. MAY MIGHT
REQUEST May I request an extension to the time I have to pay the deposit. You may use my car if you want to. REQUEST Might I see your credit card , please? Might I recommend the grilled swordfish? MAY MIGHT
USAGE OF MODAL VERB POSSIBILITY I shall post it to you tomorrow. I shall keep my promise. POSSIBILITY You should stop eating fast food. He should be bringing Jennifer with him. SHALL SHOULD
ABILITY I shall have to be at the airport by 5 p.m. We shall go to the park. ABILITY She should learn to play an instrument. They should apologize for their mistake. SHALL SHOULD
PERMISSION Shall I bring some desert to the party? Shall I call again on Thursday. PERMISSION Should I use your laptop for a moment? You should feel free to ask for help whenever you need. SHALL SHOULD
OFFER Shall I help you carry those heavy bags? Shall we go for a walk in the park together? SUGGESTION You should prioritize getting enough sleep for better health. You should consider taking a break and relaxing for a bit. SHALL SHOULD
REQUEST Shall we meet at 2 p.m. to discuss the project? Shall I bring anything to the party tonight? REQUEST Should you join us for the lunch today? Should you please send me the documents by tomorrow? SHALL SHOULD