MODALS VERBS

MODALS VERBS

1. TO

   • SUGGESTION
     • Could
       • We use to
         • suggest a person, friend or someone else to do something.
           • EXAMPLE
             • You could talk to your father and ask him to give you some money
   • ADVICE
     • Should
       • we use to
         • give advice or make recommendations
           • EXAMPLE
             • When you go to Berlin, you should visit the palaces in Potsdam.
   • Possibilty
     • May
       • Use to
         • express an opinion that you think
           • EXAMPLE
             • Pablo may invite Jessica to the match. I know he really likes her.
     • Could
       • use to
         • show that something is possible , but not certain
           • EXAMPLE
             • Jane could be at work, or she could be at home. I'm not sure.
     • Can
       • use to
         • make statements about what is possible
           • It can be very cold in the evening so please take your jacket
           • EXAMPLE
   • Prohibition
     • Musn't
       • use to
         • show that something is prohibited
           • EXAMPLES
             • You must not go back to the building in fire, if you are rescue
             • You can't drive in this country unless you are over eighteen.
     • Can't
   • Polite request
     • Could
       • use to
         • ask for help politely.
           • EXAMPLE
             • Could you explain that again, please? I didn’t understand
     • May
       • is
         • considered to be more polite to make a question
           • EXAMPLE
             • May I borrow the car tomorrow? Because I have a work appointment
   • Strong obligation
     • Must
       • use to
         • show that we are certain something is true
           • EXAMPLE
             • If you catch on fire, you must not run around because oxygen causes the flames to grow
   • Obligation
     • Have to
       • we use to
         • say that something is obligatory
           • EXAMPLE
             • If you are at risk and inhale smoke you have to keep calm
   • Abillity
     • Can
       • use to
         • talk about someone’s skill or general abilities
           • EXAMPLE
             • You can make a lot of money if you are lucky.
     • Could
       • use to
         • talk about someone’s skill or general abilities
           • EXAMPLE
             • Could he swin when he was 5 years old?