Modal verbs common characters
Differences betwen modal and semimodal
What are modal verbs
Modal verbs
HECHO POR: Daniel Jimenez David Sainz Pablo Villar Yamila Ochoa
Examples of modal verbs
Examples of modal verbs
Can (modal verb): express that someone is able to do something,express that someone is able to do something. Example: He can speak english Could (modal verb): to express possibility, to make a suggestion, to ask for permission. Ex: He could walk. Be able to (semi-modal verb): We include it here for convenience. Ex: I have been able to swim since I was five Must (modal verb): We use must when we want to say that it is necesary that something happens in the present or future. Ex: I must work hard on my english. Have to (semi-modal verb): expresses impersonal obligation. Ex: In France, you have to drive on the right. Should (modal verb): to describe what is ideal, desired or preferred to give advice or make a suggestion. Ex: I should go to shop. Ought to (semi-modal verb)We use ought to when talking about things which are desired or ideal Ex: I ought to stay in bed
Modal verbs common characterist
1.- These verbs are auxiliary verbs 2.- These are always used alongside another verb 3.- These can never be used alone 4.- In the third person singular form, ‘s’ is not used with these verbs 5.- The questions formed with these verbs are based on inversions 6.- They can be used to indicate probability, give advice, make requests, and more 7.- The form of the modals never changes 8.- The Infinitive, past-participle, and present participle forms of these verbs are not present 9.- They do have past forms.
Might (modal verb) Use might when we are not sure about something in the present or future Ex: I might get that job May (modal verb) If there is a chance of something happening in the immediate term, may, tends to be the better word choice Ex: She may pass the test Can´t (semi-modal verb) Is a contraction of can not, and it's best suited for informal writing Ex: You can't do this task in one hour Couldn´t (semi-modal verb) Use couldn´t for the past tense Ex: He couldn't know that we are at war with them Mustn´t (semi-modal verb) If what you want to convey is that something is prohibited Ex: I mustn't talk to strangers Be allowed to (semi-modal verb) Is used to express permission to do somethingEx: Other persons may also be allowed to attend and speak
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Modal verbs common characters
Differences betwen modal and semimodal
What are modal verbs
Modal verbs
HECHO POR: Daniel Jimenez David Sainz Pablo Villar Yamila Ochoa
Examples of modal verbs
Examples of modal verbs
Can (modal verb): express that someone is able to do something,express that someone is able to do something. Example: He can speak english Could (modal verb): to express possibility, to make a suggestion, to ask for permission. Ex: He could walk. Be able to (semi-modal verb): We include it here for convenience. Ex: I have been able to swim since I was five Must (modal verb): We use must when we want to say that it is necesary that something happens in the present or future. Ex: I must work hard on my english. Have to (semi-modal verb): expresses impersonal obligation. Ex: In France, you have to drive on the right. Should (modal verb): to describe what is ideal, desired or preferred to give advice or make a suggestion. Ex: I should go to shop. Ought to (semi-modal verb)We use ought to when talking about things which are desired or ideal Ex: I ought to stay in bed
Modal verbs common characterist
1.- These verbs are auxiliary verbs 2.- These are always used alongside another verb 3.- These can never be used alone 4.- In the third person singular form, ‘s’ is not used with these verbs 5.- The questions formed with these verbs are based on inversions 6.- They can be used to indicate probability, give advice, make requests, and more 7.- The form of the modals never changes 8.- The Infinitive, past-participle, and present participle forms of these verbs are not present 9.- They do have past forms.
Might (modal verb) Use might when we are not sure about something in the present or future Ex: I might get that job May (modal verb) If there is a chance of something happening in the immediate term, may, tends to be the better word choice Ex: She may pass the test Can´t (semi-modal verb) Is a contraction of can not, and it's best suited for informal writing Ex: You can't do this task in one hour Couldn´t (semi-modal verb) Use couldn´t for the past tense Ex: He couldn't know that we are at war with them Mustn´t (semi-modal verb) If what you want to convey is that something is prohibited Ex: I mustn't talk to strangers Be allowed to (semi-modal verb) Is used to express permission to do somethingEx: Other persons may also be allowed to attend and speak