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MODAL VERBS I, I wonder if I could / might .....? Would it be possible…
MODAL VERBS I
have several meaning and uses
ABILITY
ability in the present or future
CAN
Ex:
I will be able to play saxophone after I've had some classes-Dayana Guzman
Can you play the piano? Melany Farfán
My friend can speak in three languages. Keyko Yco
She can run very faster. Leathy Yovera
He can play the guitar, piano and has a good voice. He can be a great artist.-
Julián Quinde
I will be able to work on Saturday
I will be able to help you with your homework tomorrow. Leathy Yovera
I will be able to sing after I has taken classes. Melany Farfan
I will be able to speak to English people when I finish my English classes. Keyko Yco
I will be able to be stronger after a few months in the gym.-
Julián Quinde
ability in the past
general
COULD
both can be used in negative sentences with no difference in meaning
I could dance before my accident. Melany F.
She was a nurse, so she was able to save the man from poisoning. Melany Farfan
I could sing very well when I was a child. Keyko Yco.
I could jump very high . I could touch the rim of the basketball hoop .-
Julián Quinde
He could save some money each week. Leathy Yovera
particular situation
WAS / WERE ABLE TO
if the action was very difficult we can use MANAGED TO
I was able to hold out for a long time without breathing underwater when I was seven years old. Keyko Yco
We were ble to get a sample of that blood. Leathy Yovera
I was able to English as an American, then, I forgot over time.-
Julián Quinde
POSSIBILITY
in the past
COULD
Diana could have eaten all the candy. Keyko Yco
she could have taught him to prepare cake. Leathy Yovera
I could go outside with you but I don't feel very good .-
Julian Quinde
MAY
My friend may have been working all day yesterday. Keyko Yco
My mom could have taught her students yesterday. Leathy Yovera
MIGHT
My brother might not have been working this month. He lost his job last month. Keyko Yco
He might not have been getting to his job. He lost his job last month. Leathy Yovera
for an event that was possible in the past but did not eventually happen
COULD
You could have fallen down , yesterday. Melany F.
I could have failed the exam but I studied really hard. Keyko Yco
I could have lost the race but I trained too much. Leathy Yovera
They could have married but she was unfaithful and they broke up.-
Julián Quinde
MIGHT
You might have died if your dad didn´t appear to save you. Keyko Yco
You migth have fallen into the hole if your friend hadn't warned you.
possibility in the present or future
CAN
My mom can be complicated. Melany F.
COULD
**She could finish her project tonight -Dayana Guzman
My sister could be watching movies with her best friend tonight. Keyko Yco
I could go to the dentist again next weekend. Leathy Yovera
MIGHT
My dog might be playing outside tonight. Keyko Yco
I might play with your team, Leathy Yovera
I might organize a birthday party but I don't know yet .-
Julián Quinde
MAY
My dad may be sleeping now. Keyko Yco
She may seen things differently now. Leathy Yovera
My sister may know something about the trip, or she may not.-
Julián Quinde
PROBABILITY
in the present or future
SHOULD
It should to be a piece of cake to find a good book. Melany F.
It should be easy for you to speak in English since you have lived there for three years. Keyko Yco
It should be very difficult to learn to cook without recipes. Leathy Yovera
OUGHT TO
My mom ought to be free this summer since she is not working anymore. Keyko Yco
My mother shouldn't spend so much money since she won't work this month.Leathy Yovera
We shouldn't have ordered so much food. We ended up full and still have food left over.
Julián Quinde
something what expected to happen in the past, but eighter didn't happen or it is not certain if it happened.
SHOULD
My brother should have already obtained his university degree and he has finished university for two years. Leathy Yovera
My brother should have a family by now. I don't know if he's with anyone or if he's still single.
Julián Quinde
My cousin should have got married since she has a relationship of many years. Keyko Yco
OUGHT TO
My dad ought to have learnt to speak in French since he took some French classes. Keyko Yco
My friend should have learned to swim since she was in swimming class. Leathy Yoveta
DEDUCTION
positive deduction about the present or future
MUST
**Julia must be playing soccer, she was complaining about a stomachache-Dayana Guzman
Ana must be on time for the flight; she lives near of the airport. Keyko Yco
He must take care of five children today Leathy Yovera
negative deduction deduction about the present or future
CAN'T
The English class can´t start yet, It is 4 pm. Melany F.
Mobilization restrictions can't be lifted; there are still cases of coronavirus. Keyko Yco
She can't be at home;I saw her in the supermarket.Leathy Yovera
negative deduction about the past
CAN'T
She can't go to the beach with us because her parents don't send it. Leathy Yovera
COULDN'T
Maria couldn't study for the exam, so she can't pass the level.- Sarita Cruz
She couldn't have left the house; her things are still here. Keyko Yco
The kids couldn't wear their jackets, so they are dirty. Leathy Yovera
positive deduction about the past
MUST
I don't know where my phone is, I must have left it on the sofa. Melany F.
I have a stomach ache; I must have eaten something spoiled. Keyko Yco
You’ve been working in the garden all day. You must be tired. Leathy Yovera
PERMISSION
asking for permission
COULD I .... ?
Could I use your computer for a couple of hours? Keyko Yco
Coluld she return later. Leathy Yovera
MAY I ...?
May I borrow your pencil, please? Keyko Yco
May he lend us the money which we need? Leathy Yovera
CAN I .... ?
Can I go for a walk? Melany F.
can i go to the party ?-
Julián Quinde
MIGHT I ...?
Might I ask you a question? -
Julian Quinde
REQUESTS
CAN
Can you help me with my homework? Melany F.
Can you accompany me to the bank? Keyko Yco
Can I come to your house? Leathy Yovera
Can you pass me my English book ?-
Julián Quinde
WILL
WOULD
Would you lend me your charger? Melany F.
Would you bring me the bill, please? Keyko Yco
Would you turn off the lights when you leave? Leathy Yovera
COULD
Could you tell me which bus should I take to go at park? Benjamin Z
Could I use your bathroom? Leathy Yovera
MAY
do not have all tense forms
have the same form in all persons, except NEED and HAVE
form questions and negations WITHOUT auxiliary verbs, excepts NEED, HAVE and USED TO .
are followed by a bare infinitive (present or perfect) except for NEED.
I wonder if I could / might .....? Would it be possible for me to ....... Do you mind if I ....?
I wonder if you could give me a vacation. Melany F.
Do you mind If I travel for a week with my best friend? Keyko Yco
Do you mind if I leave early? Leathy Yovera
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