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1. Modals. Introduction
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MODALS
English Session
1.
DEFINITION
MODAL VERBS
Modal Auxiliary Verbs or Referents
There are several ways to indicate modality to express yourself in English. The best way is through modals. The main modal verbs in English are, in alphabetical order: can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.
2.
USES
MODAL VERBS
Modal Verbs
Modal verbs do not have conjugation (you will not find forms with -ed or -ing endings) or infinitive and like all auxiliary verbs they accompany another verb but with the particularity that in their case they are never used alone and only serve to express an attitude regarding what you want to communicate, such as: ability, possibility, necessity or obligation, among others.
3.
CLASSIFICATION
MODAL VERBS
Modals
Negative
Affirmative
CAN
Prohibition
Ability / Possibility
I can dance
You cannot go to the party
Inability / Impossibility
Ability / Possibility (Past)
COULD
John couldn´t drive a motocycle
We could be happy together
Advice / Good Idea
Bad Idea
SHOULD
Alejandro shouldn´t drink alcohol
Rebeca should study to the test
Possibility / Request Permission
MIGHT
They might to ask to the teacher
Possibility / Have a really possibility
MAY
May I go to the bathroom please?
Modals
Negative
Affirmative
MUST
Prohibition
Obligation
You must to obey your parents
He must not smoke in the gas station
Intention/ Certainly
WILL
She will go to the gym