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MODAL VERBS

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Created on February 17, 2021

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Transcript

Time for 'Modal Verbs'

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CAN - Ability, suggestion, and request

- I CAN PLAY TENNIS, WHAT CAN YOU PLAY? - YOU CAN HAVE A COFFE, IF YOU LIKE. - CAN YOU CLOSE THE WINDOW? I AM A BIT COLD

BE ABLE TO - Ability

- I am able to run 30 km non-stop. - I am able to speak German/I can speak German. - What are you able to do?

CAN'T - Certainty that something is impossible

- This can't be Lucas! He looks completely different! - What you are saying can't be true, I don't believe it.

COULD - Ability in the past, request and suggestion

- When I was little, I could play football for hours, now I can't. - Could you please close the door? I am studying. - You could come to visit me on Friday, if you liked.

MAY - Possibility or formal request

- I may go to London next summer, or I may go to France. - May I please use the bathroom? - What may happen in 2022?

MIGHT - Possibility

- This summer, I might go to London, or I might go to Liverpool, I still have to think about it. - What might you do next summer?

MUST - Obligation, certainty that something is true

- You must have your driving licence if you want to drive. - He must do his homework if he wants to pass the subject. - This must be true, Laura never lies.

HAVE TO AND NEED TO - Obligation

- You have to do your homework! If not, you will fail the subject. - You need to take care of yourself, really. - You need to have ESO if you want to get your driving licence.

NEEDN'T - Lack of obligation

- You needn't buy more things for the party, there is plenty of food. - You needn't come today, I told you I am feeling well. - My cousin needn't buy a car, he lives in the centre.

MUSTN'T - PROHIBITION

- You mustn't drive faster than 120 km/h. - You mustn't get home after 22.00 h. There is a curfew. - You mustn't drink if you are underage.

DON'T HAVE TO - Lack of obligation

- You don't have to worry for him! He is used to travelling a lot. - Your sister doesn't have to come early, she can come at 12.00 h - Come on! You don't have to work so much, why do you do it?

SHOULD OR OUGHT TO- Opinion and advice

- You should buy some new trousers. - You should see a dentist, your tooth does not look very well. - You ought to study a masters degree, it will provide you with job opportunities.

STUDY A LOT!!