MODAL VERBS

MODAL VERBS

1. They are auxiliary verbs. They are used to express whether something is probable or not. We also use them to express ability, need, condition or modality, that's reason why the concept depend the context and the verbs that are conjugated.

2. FEATURES

   • They don't conjugate
     • They haven't participle (For example, willed, doesn't exit) They haven't gerund (For example: mighting, doesn't exit) They haven't infinitive (For exmaple: to can, doesn't exit)
   • They modify other verbs
     • For example: You can eat better (After a modal verb there is always a verb in its infinitive form)
   • They express certainty, ability, need, willingness and obligation.
     • For example: I must go!
   • The negative or interrogative form of a modal verb doesn't need an auxiliary,
     • For example: I can't swim/ Can you drive?

3. THE 10 MUST USED

   • CAN
     • In Spanish it's translated as "Poder" and expresess hability or posibility
       • Él puede acompañarte. No hablo ingles ¿Puedo ayudarte?
   • COULD
     • (Podria) Is the past form the verb can. But is also used to express posbility
       • You could use my chair. She could not go to the market with us. Could you open the door, please?
   • MAY
     • This verb is used to express posibility and probability
       • She may pass the test.. It may not snow tomorrow. May I come in?
   • MIGHT
     • It's used to give suggestions and possibilities and is also used for requests and offers.
       • My sister might come home for my birthday. You might not arrive on time. Might I buy you a drink?
   • WILL
     • It's best known for expressing the future in English, but it's also used to express a decision made at the moment it's spoken or the intention to do something.
       • He will call me back. I won’t go with you because I have a lot of work. Will you cover my expenses 
   • WOULD
     • It's used to make requests with kindness and it also serves to signal constant actions in the past.
       • I would like a cup of tea, please. He would visit his sister every weekend. Would you like to taste it? 
   • MUST
     • The most common is that it refers to needs or commitments.
       • He must be back by tomorrow. You must not litter. Must I go to the dentist today?
   • SHALL
     • It's used more than anything in the United Kingdom, its meaning is the same as will.
       • I shall be at your wedding. You shall not go to the party. Shall we go to the theatre tomorrow?
   • SHOULD
     • This verb that is translated into Spanish as "deber" has the idea of ​​an obligation or recommendation.
       • You should take your medicine. We should not be in this meeting. Should I rest more? 
   • OUGHT TO
     • Actually it's not so used thanks to the fact that it's synonymous with should
       • She ought to go with her sister.  We ought not assume the worst.You ought to be more polite 

4. TIPES OF SENTENCE

   • Affirmative form.
     • The modal verb goes before the main verb (it's in infinitive or present form
   • Negative form
     • The adverb "not" must be added after the modal verb (except may)
   • Interrogative form
     • The modal verb must be at the beginning. then there is the subject and the main verb 

5. EXAMPLES WITH SONGS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aID5Y5FbCK4

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