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Modals Presentation
Modals Presentation
Can
We use can to:
talk about possibility and ability
make requests
ask for or give permission
Modal Auxiliaries
Examples:
I can drive a truck. (ability)
Can I come in? (request)
Can I use your cell phone? (permission)
Modal Auxiliaries
Use of Could
could: Past Possibility or Ability
could: Requests
Modal Auxiliaries
May & Might
May
Talking about things that can happen in
certain situations
Might
Saying that something was possible, but did
not actually happen
Modal Auxiliaries
Examples:
The sky is very dark. It may (or might) rain
today.
John is tight-fist, but he might lend you
some money.
May I come in? (request – polite)
May your dreams come true.
Modal Auxiliaries
Must
Necessity and obligation
Strong advice and invitations
Saying you think something is certain