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MODAL   VERBS
Can/ Be able to / Can’t ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Could ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
May/ might ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Would ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Must / Have to ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Need to / Needn’t  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Mustn’t / Don’t have to ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Should /Ought to ,[object Object],[object Object]
Shall ,[object Object],[object Object]
  ABILITY REQUEST POSSIBILITY INABILITY CAN Mary can swim very fast Can you call me tonight?   BE ABLE TO I was able to finish my homework on time       CAN'T       I can't eat a whole cake by myself COULD She could run fast when she was a child (past) Could you help me with the suitcases? (polite) Mark could join us at the cinema    MAY/MIGHT     It may/might rain tomorrow   MAY   May I join this team? (polite)     WOULD   Would you open the window, please? (formal)     MUST         HAVE TO         NEED TO         NEEDN'T          DON'T HAVE TO         MUSTN'T         SHOULD /OUGHT TO         SHALL        
  CAN BE ABLE TO CAN'T COULD MAY/MIGHT MAY WOULD MUST HAVE TO NEED TO NEEDN'T  DON'T HAVE TO MUSTN'T SHOULD /OUGHT TO SHALL PROHIBITION DISBELIEF SUGGESTION/ OFFER OBLIGATION/ NECESSITY                 You can't drive without a licence That can't be the price - it's much too cheap         You could exercise and eat healthier food (plite)                       Would you like something to drink?         You must bring your books to class (strong)       I have to buy the tickets today       I need to cook dinner tonight.                  You mustn't exceed the speed limit                   Shall I help you with your luggage?  
CERTAINTY OF TRUE LACK OBLIGATION/ NECESSITY ADVICE/ OPINION                                           She's got a great job. She must be very happy.                    You needn't bring anything to the party     I don't have to get up early tomorrow             You should/ ought to improve your pronunciation         CAN BE ABLE TO CAN'T COULD MAY/MIGHT MAY WOULD MUST HAVE TO NEED TO NEEDN'T  DON'T HAVE TO MUSTN'T SHOULD /OUGHT TO SHALL
MODAL PERFECTS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Should /Had better ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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  • 12.   ABILITY REQUEST POSSIBILITY INABILITY CAN Mary can swim very fast Can you call me tonight?   BE ABLE TO I was able to finish my homework on time       CAN'T       I can't eat a whole cake by myself COULD She could run fast when she was a child (past) Could you help me with the suitcases? (polite) Mark could join us at the cinema   MAY/MIGHT     It may/might rain tomorrow   MAY   May I join this team? (polite)     WOULD   Would you open the window, please? (formal)     MUST         HAVE TO         NEED TO         NEEDN'T         DON'T HAVE TO         MUSTN'T         SHOULD /OUGHT TO         SHALL        
  • 13.   CAN BE ABLE TO CAN'T COULD MAY/MIGHT MAY WOULD MUST HAVE TO NEED TO NEEDN'T DON'T HAVE TO MUSTN'T SHOULD /OUGHT TO SHALL PROHIBITION DISBELIEF SUGGESTION/ OFFER OBLIGATION/ NECESSITY                 You can't drive without a licence That can't be the price - it's much too cheap         You could exercise and eat healthier food (plite)                       Would you like something to drink?         You must bring your books to class (strong)       I have to buy the tickets today       I need to cook dinner tonight.                 You mustn't exceed the speed limit                   Shall I help you with your luggage?  
  • 14. CERTAINTY OF TRUE LACK OBLIGATION/ NECESSITY ADVICE/ OPINION                                           She's got a great job. She must be very happy.                   You needn't bring anything to the party     I don't have to get up early tomorrow             You should/ ought to improve your pronunciation         CAN BE ABLE TO CAN'T COULD MAY/MIGHT MAY WOULD MUST HAVE TO NEED TO NEEDN'T DON'T HAVE TO MUSTN'T SHOULD /OUGHT TO SHALL
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