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Modals

Modals. Can't act alone Must go with a main verb. Modals have more tan one meaning. Ability We can swim. Asking for permission Can we stay here?. Request Can you give me some information?. Inability/impossibility We can't do it. Could. Asking for Permission

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Modals

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  1. Modals

  2. Can't act alone Must go with a main verb

  3. Modals have more tan one meaning

  4. Ability We can swim.

  5. Asking for permission Can we stay here?

  6. Request Can you give me some information?

  7. Inability/impossibility We can't do it.

  8. Could

  9. Asking for Permission Could I borrow your dictionary?

  10. Request Could you speak slowly?

  11. Suggest We could do it ourselves.

  12. Ability in the past He gave up his old job so he could work for us.

  13. May

  14. Ask for Permission May I go out?

  15. Future possibility Malaysia may achieve its vision 2020.

  16. Might

  17. Present Possibility They might be at the library now.

  18. Future possibility They might visit us next week.

  19. Must

  20. Necessity / Obligation / Rules We must wear uniform. We must take care of our parents.

  21. Prohibition They must not cross the busy highway.

  22. Will

  23. Instant decision I will do it now.

  24. Offer I will do it for you if you like.

  25. Promise I will bring the book tomorrow.

  26. Certain Prediction We will pass the exam.

  27. Would

  28. Asking for Permission Would you mind if I borrow your pen?

  29. Request Would you pass the sugar please?

  30. Making arrangement Would three o'clock suit you?

  31. Invitation Would you like to join our party this Friday?

  32. Preference Would you prefer tea or coffee?

  33. Should

  34. Recommending Actions We should check the weather forecast before taking off.

  35. Giving Advice You should study hard if you want to pass the exam.

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