Modal
Verbs
By: Emilia Enríquez and Isabella Torres
Index
Definition
- A verb used with another verb to express an idea that is not expressed by the main verb.
- To show if we believe something is certain, possible or impossible.
Structure
Modal verbs come before main verbs and never change form. Subject + Modal verb + Main verb + Complement
Types and examples
Possibility
Can/Could
May/Might/Could
May/Might/Could
We use may/ might/ could + have + past participle (perfect infinitive) to talk about the possibility of past events.
We use can or could for theoretical possibility.
We use may/ might/ could + infinitive to talk about possibility in the present or future.
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Certainty (deduction)
Can't or couldn't
Must
We use must to say that we are sure about something in the present or past.
We use can't or couldn't (but not mustn't) in negative sentences.
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Obligation, prohibition and necessity
Example
Need to
We can also use need to talk about obligation and necessity.
Example
Had to
We use had to to talk about past and reported obligations of all kinds.
Example
Have to/have got to
We use have to/ have got to to talk about present and future obligations that are imposed by someone other than the speaker.
Example
Must/Musn´t
We use must/musn't to talk about present and future obligations/ prohibitions imposed by the speaker, ofetn on him/herself.
Lack of obligation or necessity
Needn't/ don't need to and don't have to
Needn't
Didn't need to
We use didn't need to + infinitive to say that something wasn't necessary without saying whether the person did it or not.
We use needn't + have + past participle to say that somebody did something but that it was unnecessary.
We use needn't, don't need to and don't have to to talk about lack of obligation in the present or future.
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Obligation, prohibition and necessity
We use could/ couldn't + perfect infinitive to talk about unfulfilled ability in the past.
Could/Couldn't
We use could/ couldn't and was/ were able to to talk about general past ability.
Could/Couldn't - Was/Were
We use can/ be able to for present and future ability.
Can/Be
Can
We use can for the future where there is a senseof opportunity.
Can/Could
We use can/could to express typical situations or behaviour
Should
Should + have + past participle
Should/Ought to
We use should to talk about obligations and duties in the future, present and past or to give advice. Ought to is sometimes used instead of should but is more formal.
We use should + have + past participle to criticise our own or other people's actions.
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Fan Facts
- There are 10 Modal Verbs
2. Modal verbs have no ‘s’ form 3. Modal verbs are always followed by an infinitive 4. Modal verbs have no past simple or past participle forms. 5. Modal verbs come before the word not to form a negative meaning: 6. Modal verbs (except may) have a negative contraction: 7. Modal verbs come before the subject in ‘yes/no’ questions: 8. Modal verbs come before adverbs like always, usually, also, even: 9. Modal verbs come first in a verb phrase. A verb phrase is two or more words that make a verb structure. 10. Modal verbs are used in shortened sentences. These are normally responses to questions which use the same modal verb.
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Bibliography
- https://www.britishcouncil.org.mx/blog/modal-verbs#:~:text=Expresa%20habilidad%20o%20posibilidad%20y,with%20you%20%3D%20No%20puede%20acompa%C3%B1arte
- https://youtu.be/BT3JbwlpQxU
- https://www.britishcouncil.co/blog/aprende-ingles/modal-verbs
- https://thelearningdepot.org/what-are-modal-verbs/
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Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain enjoys consuming because it stimulates it.
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Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain enjoys consuming because it stimulates it.
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Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain enjoys consuming because it stimulates it.
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Modal
Verbs
By: Emilia Enríquez and Isabella Torres
Index
Definition
Structure
Modal verbs come before main verbs and never change form. Subject + Modal verb + Main verb + Complement
Types and examples
Possibility
Can/Could
May/Might/Could
May/Might/Could
We use may/ might/ could + have + past participle (perfect infinitive) to talk about the possibility of past events.
We use can or could for theoretical possibility.
We use may/ might/ could + infinitive to talk about possibility in the present or future.
+ Info
+ Info
+ Info
Certainty (deduction)
Can't or couldn't
Must
We use must to say that we are sure about something in the present or past.
We use can't or couldn't (but not mustn't) in negative sentences.
+ Info
+ Info
Obligation, prohibition and necessity
Example
Need to
We can also use need to talk about obligation and necessity.
Example
Had to
We use had to to talk about past and reported obligations of all kinds.
Example
Have to/have got to
We use have to/ have got to to talk about present and future obligations that are imposed by someone other than the speaker.
Example
Must/Musn´t
We use must/musn't to talk about present and future obligations/ prohibitions imposed by the speaker, ofetn on him/herself.
Lack of obligation or necessity
Needn't/ don't need to and don't have to
Needn't
Didn't need to
We use didn't need to + infinitive to say that something wasn't necessary without saying whether the person did it or not.
We use needn't + have + past participle to say that somebody did something but that it was unnecessary.
We use needn't, don't need to and don't have to to talk about lack of obligation in the present or future.
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+ Info
Obligation, prohibition and necessity
We use could/ couldn't + perfect infinitive to talk about unfulfilled ability in the past.
Could/Couldn't
We use could/ couldn't and was/ were able to to talk about general past ability.
Could/Couldn't - Was/Were
We use can/ be able to for present and future ability.
Can/Be
Can
We use can for the future where there is a senseof opportunity.
Can/Could
We use can/could to express typical situations or behaviour
Should
Should + have + past participle
Should/Ought to
We use should to talk about obligations and duties in the future, present and past or to give advice. Ought to is sometimes used instead of should but is more formal.
We use should + have + past participle to criticise our own or other people's actions.
+ Info
+ Info
Fan Facts
- There are 10 Modal Verbs
2. Modal verbs have no ‘s’ form 3. Modal verbs are always followed by an infinitive 4. Modal verbs have no past simple or past participle forms. 5. Modal verbs come before the word not to form a negative meaning: 6. Modal verbs (except may) have a negative contraction: 7. Modal verbs come before the subject in ‘yes/no’ questions: 8. Modal verbs come before adverbs like always, usually, also, even: 9. Modal verbs come first in a verb phrase. A verb phrase is two or more words that make a verb structure. 10. Modal verbs are used in shortened sentences. These are normally responses to questions which use the same modal verb.Video
Video
Video of Modals Verbs
+ info
Bibliography
Thanks
Remember to publish!
Write an awesome title here
Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain enjoys consuming because it stimulates it.
LINK
Write a greattitle here
Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain likes to consume because it stimulates it.
LINK
Write a greattitle here
Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain likes to consume because it stimulates it.
LINK
Write an awesome title here
Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain enjoys consuming because it stimulates it.
LINK
Write a greattitle here
Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain likes to consume because it stimulates it.
LINK
Write an awesome title here
Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain enjoys consuming because it stimulates it.
LINK
Write an awesome title here
Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain enjoys consuming because it stimulates it.
LINK
Write a greattitle here
Visual content is a cross-cutting and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain likes to consume because it stimulates it.
LINK
Write a greattitle here
Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain likes to consume because it stimulates it.
LINK
Write an awesome title here
Visual content is a transversal and universal language, just like music. We are capable of understanding images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures. We don't like to bore. We don't want to be repetitive. We do it differently. We sabotage boredom. We create what the brain enjoys consuming because it stimulates it.
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