4. Modals and Meanings Examples Meanings Modal The ticket might cost $200. Possible? might
5. Modals and Meanings The ticket may cost $200. 1) Possible? may Examples Meanings Modal May I go to the restroom? (formal) 2) Permission may I?
6. Modals and Meanings She can speak three languages. 1) Ability; What someone can do. can Examples Meanings Modal Can I go to the restroom? (informal) 2) Permission
7. Modals and Meanings Examples Meanings Modal When I was young, I could jump really high. 4) Past ability You could go eat lunch at Subway. 3) suggestion Could you tell me where the bank is? 2) request Fauwaz could be absent tomorrow, I don’t know. 1) possible could
8. Modals and Meanings Examples Meanings Modal Would you help me study? 2) request Would you like some tea? 1) invite, offer would
9. Modals and Meanings Examples Meanings Modal There should be 12 students in this class, but there are only 10. OR There ought to be 12 students in this class, but there are only 10. 2) expectation You should buy a jacket, it’s cold outside. OR You ought to buy a jacket, it’s cold outside. 1) advice, suggestion Should/ought to
10. Modals and Meanings Examples Meanings Modal UCF is so big. There must be 50,000 students in the college. 2) conclusion You must be 16 years old to drive in America. 1) Necessary, have to do it must
11. Modals and Meanings Examples Meanings Modal You had better study or you will fail the test. MORE COMMON You’ d better study or you will fail the test. Strong advice or warning Had better