MODAL

EXPRESSING WISH
MAY
Expressing hopes and wishes for
others
Usually stands at the beginning of the
sentence

- May you have a prosperous New

Year.
- May you both be very happy.
- May he rest in peace.
 EXERCISE
Using MAY

1. Semoga kamu selamat di perjalananmu.

2. Semoga dia pr selalu sehat.
3. Semoga uangnya bermanfaat.
4. Semoga kamu selalu mendapat kesempatan yang bagus.
5. Semoga kita ketemu lagi nanti.
6. Semoga impianmu menjadi nyata.
7. Semoga perjalananmu menyenangkan.
8. Semoga kamu selalu bahagia.
 EXERCISE
Using MAY

1. You hope for enjoyable and prosperous New Year to your big family.
2. You hope for happiness in your sibling’s wedding party.
3. You hope that the passed away hero will rest in peace.
4. You hope great things happen to your brother in his birthday.
5. You hope for your sister’s safety during her journey.
6. You hope for the newfound peace to your new coming neighbor.
7. You hope for healthy and happiness to your cousin’s newborn baby.
8. You hope for success to your best-friend during farewell party.
 WISHES (WISH AND IF ONLY)
Talk about things which we want but impossible

I don’t like my work. I wish I could get a better We use past tense modals
job. “would” and “could” to talk
about wishes for the future.
That’s a dreadful noise. I wish it would stop.

I always have to get home early. If only my

parents would let me stay out later.
 EXERCISE
Using COULD/WOULD

1. You hope you can stay a bit longer in the room.

2. You hope you will meet your friends next week.
3. You hope your best-friend will be here.
4. You hope you can finish the project in time.
5. You hope you can join the national seminar.
6. You hope you will get a big amount of money.
7. You hope your mom can cook several delicious food.
8. You hope your dad will get you a present.