ENGLISH_MODALS_2nd Quarter (1) poweroint

modals ppt

1. MODAL VERBS

2. WHAT ARE MODALS VERBS? Special Verbs which behave very irregularly and that are used to indicate modality – ability, possibility, likelihood, probability, permission , and obligation .

3. LIST OF MODAL VERBS CAN COULD MAY MIGHT MUST SHALL SHOULD WILL WOULD OUGHT TO They are AUXILIARY VERBS that provide additional and specific meaning to the main verb of the sentence.

4. I Modal Verb ( can/should, etc. ) Infinitive ( without TO ) YOU HE SHE IT WE THEY List of Modal Verbs

5. How do we use Modals? SUBJECT MODALS VERB EXAMPLE: Jane can play the piano.

6. Can 1, To express ability. Ryan can speak French but he cannot speak German. 2, To express request. Can I offer you something to drink? 3, To express Permission Can I use your cellphone? 4, To express Possibility I can be ready by five

7. Could 1, To express abilities in the past Jason could talk when he was four. 2, To express permission Could I leave the classroom? 3, To express future possibility I could get a bad final mark. It depend on the next exam.

8. Shall 1 , To express the simple future for the first person. Shall we meet at the bus stop? I shall never forget your help.

9. Will 1, Present to future tense : Sean will leave tomorrow . She will be back in a few days 2. Express willing If you won ’ t go and help him I will.

10. Would 1, As the past tense of will: She said she would buy dinner on her way home. 2. Express polite request Would you please take off your coat?

11. Should 1, To give advice and opinions You are driving too fast; you should slow down a little bit. 2. Express expectation Are you ready? The taxi sh o uld be here soon. 3, To suggest a less strong possibility If you should pass the bakery, can you buy some bread?

12. Must and Have to 1, Express something is necessary and essential You must pay by cash. You have to drive on the right in France. 2. Not have to – is used to express something is not to be done necessarily. We don’t have to get up early on Saturday. She doesn’t have to live in the hotel.

13. May 1, Express possibility in the present or in the future. It may rain. Elizabeth may know his telephone number. 2. For permission. May I come in? 3. To express wish or hope May you have a long life!

14. Might 1, Express possibility in the present or in the future. Ashley might be in the library. George might come as well. 2. Might with present perfect tense means speculation about the past. Edward is late. He might have missed his bus or he might have overslept.

15. Choose the letter of the correct modal for each sentence. 1. We ___ find peace by simply being grateful and happy with what we have. A. shall B. may C. would 2. You ___ ask for help if you don’t know the answer. A. will B. can C. would 3. When going outside, you ___ wear mask to protect yourself. A. should B. can C. would 4. Anyone can be infected with COVID 19. We ___ all be cautious. A. must B. shall C. will 5. It ___ have been simple for you, but she gave her best for that. A. might B. should C. May Lets Try!

16. Fill in the blanks with the correct modals from the parentheses. Write your answers in the space provided. 1.______ you give me your notebook? (Could, Would) 2. You _____go to the church early in the morning. (could, should) 3. _____ I use your hat please? (May, Might) 4. ____you help me fixing my hair? (Can, Might) 5. Her mother ___ give the money. (Will, might) Exercise:

17. Underline the correct modal to complete each sentence. 1. In going to school, you (must, may) wear uniforms. 2. My cousin (could, might) write neatly when she was three. 3. If you were not sick, we (would, will) play outside. 4. You (should, could) obey your parents at all times. 5. I (might, will) not be around tomorrow to check your work.

18. Choose the correct modal that will complete the sentence. 1. You ____ have a guest today. A. will B. shall C. may 2. I ____ forever be indebted to you for instilling in my daughter’s heart the value of love. A. can B. shall C. would 3. The child is crying. I think they ____ give him food. A. should B. shall C. may 4. Excuse me, ____ you give me your mother’s phone number? A. could B. would C. may 5. She ____ sing and dance. A. might B. shall C. can