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MODALS
MODALS
MODALS
7. In Muslim countries, people get in the mosque with their shoes on.
8. When you see the red light, you stop your car and wait for the green light.
10. Students always revise their lessons in order to pass their exams.
This seminar is very necessary for us, you come and join us this
11. afternoon.
12. You see a doctor because you are very sick now.
15. Robots can dance, talk and walk, but they cry or fall in love.
Modal Meaning Function Example
languages.
Could كنت أستطيع Past ability When I was 10 years old, I could play the piano very
May ربما Possibility I am not so sure, but if I have some time, I may see you
next week.
Might من المحتمل أن Probability The sky is so cloudy this morning, it might rain this
afternoon.
Must من الالزم أن Obligation When you see the red light, you must stop your car and
Must من المؤكد أن Certainty This man is always smiling. He must be an optimistic
person.
Have to من الضروري أن Necessity You have to come to the meeting. It's very important.
Need to من الضروري أن Necessity We don't have any food in the fridge. We need to go
Needn't ليس من الضروري أن Lack of Necessity You are fine now. You needn't go to the hospital.
Should ينبغي أن Advice You are very sick. You should go visit a doctor.
Ought to ينبغي أن Advice Students ought to revise their lessons because they have
exams.
can't ال يمكن أن Prohibition People can't kiss in public places in our country
mustn't ال يمكن أن Prohibition People mustn't throw waste in the streets.
had to كان البد أن Past obligation I didn't finish my work on time. That's why I had to stay
up late yesterday.