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WE USE MODAL VERBS TO EXPRESS by Alessandro and Tristan - Coggle Diagram
WE USE MODAL VERBS TO EXPRESS by Alessandro and Tristan
ABILITY-CAPABILITY
I can swim
I could swim when I was five
PERMISSION
You can go to the cinema
In the evenings we could watch TV
SUGGESTION
You could give Mary some flowers
Shall we buy her a hat?
POSSIBILITY
Measles can be quite dangerous
This vase could be very valuable
He may be waiting for us at the airport
John might come to your party
Would John come with us if we asked him?
a REQUEST
Can I go to the cinema tonight?
Could you lend me 5$, please?
May I live the room?
Would you please close the door?
CERTAINTY
He may have gone to Spain with Mary
Someone might have already told his father
What would I have done without you?
Where shall/will we be this time next year?
OBLIGATION
You must/have to study harder!
I should be studying but I'm too tired
PROHIBITION
You mustn't eat any more chocolate
You should never repeat what you have just said
NECESSITY
We must buy some more vegetables
We don't need to buy anymore vegetable