Imelda Barajas Zuñiga 306
uses and examples
Modal verbs:
Can I go to the bathroom? You can use my car You can have more cake if you want.
Premission:
I can speak English.She can play the pino. I can speak three languages. Amy can sing really well.
Ability:
Can
Could I go to the bathroom? Could I have a cookie? Could I leave early?
Permission:
Could you help me? Could you pass the salt? Could you call me later?
Requests:
You could try again. We could go to the movies. You could take a break.
Suggestion:
She could swim when she was three. He could speak French fluently. I could play chess when I was a kid.
Ability:
Could
May I have another cup of coffee, please? May you please help me with this task? May I request a refund, please?
Request:
May I go to the party tonight? May she borrow your book? May we leave early
Permission:
May
Might I have a glass of water, please? Might you be able to help me move? Might I request a meeting with the manager?
Request:
You might try a different approach. We might go to the beach tomorrow. They might need some help with their project.
Suggestion:
Might I ask a question? Might she be allowed to join the team? Might we have a discount?
Permission:
Might
You should try this new restaurant. She should take a break and rest. We should plan a trip to Europe next year.
Obligation:
You should be on time for the meeting. He should finish his project by the end of the week. They should follow the rules and regulations.
Advice:
Should
Obligation:
You must attend the meeting at 2 PM. She must finish her project by tomorrow. We must follow the safety instructions carefully.
Must
