MODAL VERBS PART 1

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Modal Verbs

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Can, May, Might, Will

By Prof. Brenes 2021

Let's see!

What do you see?

Describe the videos.

Let's talk about these people and situations.

What do you see?

Describe the picture.

What's the weather like? Can you predict what will happen?

Can you predict the future?

What will happen in 10 years from now?

What may smart phones be like in the future?

What might happen?

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Meanings

Modal Verbs / Modal Auxiliaries / Auxiliaries

Can: ability or inability

May: future posibility

Might: future posibility

Will: future plans or predictions

There are more modal verbs. We will focus on these now, and study others later. We may find other meanings for these as well.

I can speak English. (I am able to speak English.) He can't swim. (He isn't able to swim.) Can you dance? (Are you able to dance?) WHAT can we do? It may/might rain. (Maybe it will rain; maybe it won't.) I might/may not go. (Maybe I won't go; maybe I will.) Might it rain tonight? (What is your prediction?) NOT MAY here! WHAT may/might happen? I'll see you tomorrow. (I plan to see you tomorrow.) The movie won't (will not) be crowded. (I predict the movie won't be crowded.) Will you buy a tent? (Do you plan to buy a tent?) WHERE will they go?

Examples

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Rules of thumb

Modals come BEFORE the SIMPLE form of the verb. Modals CANNOT be changed.

Will / Won't MIGHT NOT and MAY NOT (NO contraction).

Let's practice!

Thanks

Prof. Brenes 2021