MODAL VERBS
by Melissa Morales
1. Permission
1.1. CAN
1.1.1. Can I ask a question please?
1.2. COULD
1.2.1. Could I ask a question please?
1.3. MAY
1.3.1. May I ask a question please?
2. Obligation
2.1. MUST
2.1.1. You must stop at a red light
3. A modal is a type of auxiliary (helping) verb that is used to express: ability, possibility, permission or obligation. Modal phrases (or semi-modals) are used to express the same things as modals, but are a combination of auxiliary verbs and the preposition to.
4. MODAL VERBS ENGLISH TECHNICAL II
5. Ability
5.1. PRESENT
5.1.1. Sussy can speak Spanish
5.2. PAST
5.2.1. Yesterday I could do my homework
5.3. FUTURE
5.3.1. I will be able help you
6. Possibility
6.1. POSSIBILITY
6.1.1. You can go to the mall at 9:00 am
6.2. IMPOSSIBILITY
6.2.1. He can't help you right now
6.3. ASK PERMISION
6.3.1. Can you lend me your pen?
6.4. MAKE A SUGESTION
6.4.1. You could take the taxi in this street
7. Suggestions
7.1. SHOULD
7.1.1. You Should send a email
7.2. COULD
7.2.1. We could meet at the weekend
7.3. MIGHY
7.3.1. He maight get here in time