MODAL VERBS MCHM 306

MODAL VERBS Profesor: Josue Olvera Garza Mariana del Carmen Hernández Morales GRUPO 306

1.- Ability

• I can play the guitar very well.
• She can solve complex math problems quickly.
• We can swim across the lake if we practice enough.

4. Offers:

• I can help you carry those bags if you want.
• We can cook dinner for you tonight.
• I can drive you to the airport if you need.

6. Advice:

• You can ask a tutor if you’re struggling with the material.
• You can start saving money now for the trip.
• You can wear a jacket; it’s quite cold outside.

CAN

7. Logical Conclusion:

• She’s been practicing for years; she can be the best pianist in the competition.
• With all this traffic, it can only be an accident ahead.
• He’s not answering the phone; he can be in a meeting.

2. Permission :

• You can leave the class early today.
• Students can borrow books from the library until 6 PM.
• Can I go to the party with my friends?

8. Obligation :

• You can finish the report by tomorrow to meet the deadline.
• We can help the team by submitting our part on time.
• You can talk to the manager if you want your issue resolved.

3. Requests :

• Can you help me with my homework?
• Can I borrow your car for the weekend?
• Can you pass me the salt, please?

5. Suggestions :

• You can try calling her again later.
• We can go to the park instead of the mall.
• You can take a day off if you’re feeling tired.

1.- Ability

• When I was younger, I could run 10 kilometers without stopping.
• She could solve puzzles much faster when she was a child.
• We could easily climb trees back in the day.

6. Advice:

• You could study a little every day to prepare for the test.
• You could bring a jacket in case it gets cold.
• You could talk to someone you trust about your problem.

4. Offers:

• I could help you with that task if you need assistance.
• We could lend you our tools to fix the car.
• I could drive you to the station if it’s too far to walk.

could

7. Logical Conclusion:

• With this much practice, she could become a professional dancer.
• He’s late again; he could be stuck in traffic.
• That noise could be coming from the basement.

2. Permission :

• When I was in school, we could stay late in the library.
• Could I borrow your book for a few days?
• Students could enter the lab only with the professor’s approval.

8. Obligation :

• You could finish the report tonight to avoid rushing tomorrow.
• We could support the team by participating in the event.
• You could talk to the manager to resolve the issue more quickly.

3. Requests :

• Could you please help me carry this box?
• Could I ask you a question about the project?
• Could you pass me the salt, please?

5. Suggestions :

• You could try joining a club to meet new people.
• We could visit the museum this weekend.
• You could ask your teacher for extra credit work.

1.- Ability

• He may be able to finish the project by tomorrow.
• She may learn faster if she practices regularly.
• They may figure out the solution with the right tools.

4. Offers:

• I may assist you with that if you need help.
• We may prepare dinner for you tonight if you'd like.
• I may be able to lend you my book for the weekend.

6. Advice:

• You may want to start saving for your future now.
• You may consider talking to an expert about this.
• You may want to exercise regularly to improve your health.

May

7. Logical Conclusion:

• He’s not here yet; he may still be on his way.
• This painting may be worth a lot of money.
• It may rain later, so we should bring an umbrella.

2. Permission :

• You may leave early if you finish your work.
• Students may use calculators during the exam.
• May I ask a question during the presentation?

8. Obligation :

• Employees may enter the restricted area only with a pass.
• You may report any issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Guests may not bring outside food into the restaurant.

3. Requests :

• May I borrow your pen for a moment?
• May I sit here, or is this seat taken?
• May we discuss this issue after the meeting?

5. Suggestions :

• You may want to consider a second opinion before deciding.
• We may go hiking if the weather improves.
• You may find it helpful to review your notes before the test.

1.- Ability

• He might be able to fix the computer if he has the right tools.
• She might learn to play the piano if she practices enough.
• They might manage to complete the marathon with more training.

4. Offers:

• I might help you later if I finish my work on time.
• We might bring some snacks for the meeting if everyone agrees.
• I might be able to assist with that project next week.

6. Advice:

• You might want to ask your teacher for clarification.
• You might bring a jacket in case it gets cold tonight.
• You might save some money now for future emergencies.

might

2. Permission :

• You might be allowed to take a day off if you ask your manager.
• Students might use the lab after hours with special approval.
• Might I suggest an alternative solution to this problem?

7. Logical Conclusion:

• It’s cloudy; it might rain later.
• He might be late because of the traffic.
• That noise might be coming from the ventilation system.

8. Obligation :

• You might want to submit the report today to avoid delays.
• We might need to revise the document before sending it.
• You might inform the supervisor about the incident.

3. Requests :

• Might I borrow your umbrella? It’s raining heavily.
• Might we discuss this matter privately?
• Might I join you for lunch?

5. Suggestions :

• You might want to double-check your calculations.
• We might consider leaving earlier to avoid traffic.
• You might try a different approach to solve the issue.

1.- Ability

• You should be able to complete this task without much trouble.
• She should know how to solve this equation after all her practice.
• They should be able to fix the car by tomorrow.

4. Offers:

• I should help you with those heavy boxes.
• We should assist the new employee in setting up their account.
• I should drive you home if it’s too late to walk.

6. Advice:

• You should exercise regularly to stay healthy.
• You should apologize if you think you’ve hurt her feelings.
• You should save more money for unexpected expenses.

should

7. Logical Conclusion:

• He left an hour ago, so he should be there by now.
• With all this preparation, the event should go smoothly.
• If she studied hard, she should pass the exam.

2. Permission :

• You should ask your teacher if you’re allowed to submit it late.
• Guests should check with the host before bringing extra people.
• You should confirm whether students are permitted to use their phones in class.

8. Obligation :

• Employees should arrive on time for the meeting.
• You should follow the company’s safety protocols.
• Everyone should respect the rules of the competition.

3. Requests :

• Should I wait here, or go ahead?
• Should we call him now, or wait until later?
• Should I bring anything to the meeting?

5. Suggestions :

• You should try that new restaurant downtown—it’s excellent!
• We should leave early to avoid traffic.
• You should focus on one task at a time to improve efficiency.

1.- Ability

• She must be able to solve this; she’s an expert in the field.
• You must be capable of completing this task if you’ve been trained for it.
• They must know how to handle this situation after years of experience.

4. Offers:

• I must insist on helping you with this.
• You must let me treat you to dinner as a thank-you.
• We must take care of the arrangements for you.

6. Advice:

• You must take better care of your health.
• You must apologize immediately to resolve the issue.
• You must study harder if you want to pass the exam.

MUST

7. Logical Conclusion:

• He’s not answering his phone; he must be busy.
• She must be exhausted after working so many hours.
• If the lights are off, they must have gone to bed.

2. Permission :

• Students must have a valid ID to enter the library.
• You must get approval from your manager before proceeding.
• Employees must not share confidential information.

8. Obligation :

• You must wear a helmet while riding a bike.
• Employees must follow all safety regulations.
• Visitors must sign in at the reception desk.

3. Requests :

• You must send me the report by the end of the day.
• Must we discuss this now, or can it wait?
• You must bring your ticket to enter the event.

5. Suggestions :

• You must try this dish—it’s the best on the menu!
• We must consider all options before making a decision.
• You must visit the museum; it’s an incredible experience.

1.- Ability

• You have to be able to swim to join the diving team.
• She has to know how to fix this; it’s part of her job.
• They have to be capable of solving these problems with all their experience.

4. Offers:

• I have to help you with this; it’s too much for one person.
• We have to support them; they can’t do it alone.
• She has to make dinner tonight, but I can assist her.

6. Advice:

• You have to stop smoking for your health.
• She has to start saving money for her future.
• They have to focus more on their studies if they want to succeed.

HAVE TO (HAS TO)

7. Logical Conclusion:

• He’s not here yet; he has to be stuck in traffic.
• The lights are off; they have to be asleep.
• She has to be the one who left this note—it’s her handwriting.

2. Permission :

• You have to get permission from the principal to leave early.
• He has to check with his parents before attending the trip.
• We have to wait for the manager’s approval to proceed.

8. Obligation :

• You have to wear a uniform to work.
• She has to submit the report by tomorrow.
• We have to follow the rules to ensure safety.

3. Requests :

• Do I have to finish this today, or can it wait until tomorrow?
• Does she have to come to the meeting, or is it optional?
• Do we have to bring our laptops to the presentation?

5. Suggestions :

• You have to try this dessert; it’s incredible!
• We have to see that movie everyone’s talking about.
• You have to visit that new museum; it’s amazing.