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MODALS, (+), (-), (?), (+), (-), (?), (+), (?), (-) - Coggle Diagram
MODALS
Kind of Modals
Perfect
Must have
Must have + past participle is used to make a conclusion of the past event
The grass is wet. It must have rained last night
Silvia got good marks in TOEFL test. she must have studied hard
Could have
Could have + past participle is used to express an ability in the past that was not done
Fifi could have joined us on vacation, but she stayed at home
In fact, she could not have finished her job on time because she had much time
Should have/Ought to have
Should have + past participle is used to express a hope that can't be achieved in the past
Setiawan should have gone to his office this morning
Tio fails to pass the exam, he should have studied hard
Pattern
S + Modals+ have + V3 + O
S + Modals + not+ have + V3 + O
Modals + S + have + V3 + O
Might
We use this shit whne we are not sure about somthing in the future
I might see you tomorrow
It looks nice, but it might be very expensive
Present
Pattern
S + Modal + V1 + O
S + Modal + not + V1 + O
Modal + S + V1 + O
Can
Indicates permission (informal)
Don't worry, you can use my money
Used to make polite request (informal)
Can I go home now?
Can you show me to the nearest hotel?
Indicates ability/possibility
Marcelina can speak Japanese well
Thomas is a strong boy. He can move the big stone
Must
Used to state a conclusion
Riana must be at Dila's house now
Used to express necessity
I must study hard
I must come to the meeting on time
May
Used to make polite request
May I ask for coffee
Indicates polite permission
May I enter the next room?
Indicates possibility
It's cloudy. It may rain today
Shall
It used to state the polite question for asking advice
Shall I revise this paper?
It's very hot here. Shall I open the window?
Indicates future plan with the subject I or we
I shall be at home at 7 tonight
We shall attend the meeting
Will
It indicates future plan
Susana will go to Surabaya tomorrow
It indicates willingness
I will help you. I know you have a lot of problems
It indicates polite request
Will you go to the party with me tonight, please?
Past
Could
Used to express polite request
Could you tell me your secret?
Used to express ability in the past
He is absent now, but he could attend the previous class
Would
Used to express past activity
I would go to the market when it was suddenly raining
Used to express past habit
Tyas would cry before sleeping when she was a child
Used express polite request
Would you please open the door?
Pattern
S + Modal + Not + V1 + O
Modal + S + V1 + O
S + Modal + V1 + O
Should
Used to give suggestion
You should rearrange your schedule
Indicates possibility/certainly
Andy should be nine years old now
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