Modals

- They are auxiliary verbs;

- They carry meaning;
- Basic Structure: SUBJECT + MODAL + BASE-FORM

Observe:
She is tired.
X
She might be tired.

Give the semantic value:

1. I can run 10 miles in 10 minutes.

2. I can speak two foreign languages.

3. Can you be quiet?

4. Can I sleep at Brenda’s house?

5. The baby can fall down of bed.

6. He had lunch an hour ago. He can’t/cannot be hungry.

7. After the surgery he is finally able to walk again.

8. She may come.

9. May I make my point now?

10. It’s seven thirty. She might come.

11. She mightn’t leave the room now.

12. When I was younger, I could roller skate.

13. Could you please shut the door?

14. You should rest more. You look exhausted.

15. After the strike, food prices should rise.

16. We must pay our bills.

17. We must get to the store before it closes.

18. She came in screaming. She must be crazy.

19. You mustn’t park your car here. It’s only for disabled
people.

20. You don’t have to pay me back.

21. He has just had lunch. He must not be hungry.

22. They have moved here not for so long. They must not
know many people.

23. Shall we go to the movies?

24. Shall not kill.

25. I would rather study Physics than Chemistry.

26. You had better see a doctor. You look pale.

27. I used to eat red meat.

28. I am used to eating chocolate.

29. The thieves managed to escape.

30. Do you mind opening the door?

31. Would you like to go to the movies?

32. Would you like some more water?

33. I would like to change my mind.

Modal Perfect
SUBJECT + HAVE + PARTICÍPIO

Past actions
 The band rocked yesterday. They must have trained
hard.

 Laura hasn’t arrived yet. She may/might/could have

missed the bus.

 She could have done better on the exam.

 I should have bought you flowers when I was your

man.