VOCABULARY MODULE 2 DENNIS

Dennis Alvarez

vocabulary and grammar

MAKING DEDUCTIONS

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DEDUCTION The process of reaching a decision or answer by thinking about the known facts, or the decision that is reached

Genially

KEY LANGUAGE

THE MODALS VERBS "MIGHT" AND "COULD" ARE USEFUL FOR SAYING THAT YOU'RE NOT SURE ABOUTH SOMETHING.

"MIGHT" AND "COULD"

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probability The level of possibility of something happening or being true.

Genially

GRAMMAR

Jhon has a sore ankle. It (might/could) be broken.

USE "MIGHT" AND "COULD" WHEN SOMETHINH IS NOT CERTAIN.

GRAMMAR

Use "might not" to describe a negative that is not certain. - It's not very swollen, so it might not be serious.

GRAMMAR

Use "could not" and "couldn't" to say that something was not possible in the past. - His ankle was so sore yesterday that he (could not/ couldn't) walk.

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Use "cannot" and "can't" when you're certain something is impossible. - It (cannot/ can't) be broken because John walked to the doctor.

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Necessity Something that you need, especially to live.

Genially

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ability The power or skill needed to do something, or the fact that someone can do something.

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advice An opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation

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obligation The fact that you are obliged to do something.

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choice An act or the possibility of choosing.