Conditional/Modal Verb Tenses Janet Del Real Kimberly Ramirez
Conditional Tense Is used to speculate about the future situations that could possibly happen. Used when actions is uncertain Action usually relies on something else
Examples of Conditional tense I would be really glad. (If you could help me). We should send the fax. (But we do not know how to do it). I would travel by plane. (If I wanted to go on holiday. But I do not want to go.)
Real ConditionalUnreal Conditional Used to describe what you normally do in real- life situations Example: When I have a day off from work, I often go to the beach. If the weather is nice, she walks to work. Jerry helps me with my homework when he has time. I read if there is nothing on TV. Used to talk about what you would generally do in imaginary situations. Examples: If I owned a car, I would drive to work. But I don't own a car. She would travel around the world if she had more money. But she doesn't have much money. I would read more if I didn't watch so much TV. Mary would move to Japan if she spoke Japanese.
Modal Verbs Sometimes referred to as an auxiliary verb Modifies another verb The modified verb ends up having a deeper intention
Modal Verbs Sometimes referred to as an auxiliary verb Modifies another verb The modified verb ends up having a deeper intention Expresses modality, the way in which something is being said Only exist in their helping form cannot stand as a main verb
Common Modal Verbs Can Could May Might Must Ought to Shall Should Will Would They can control their own budgets Could I borrow your dictionary? May I have another cup of coffee? They might give us a 10% discount We must say good-bye now We ought to employ a professional writer. Shall we say 2.30 then? Profits should increase next year Profits will increase next year. Would you pass the salt please?
1.We ______ last night, but we went to the concert instead. (A)must have studied (B) might study (C) should have studied (D) would study
( C ) should have studied
2. I'm not tired enough to go to bed yet. I wouldn't sleep if I ______ to bed now.
(B) went
3. If I were you, I ______ that coat. It's much too expensive
(C) wouldn’t buy
4. I decided to stay at home last night. I would have gone out if I ______ so tired.
(D) hadn’t been
5. I wish I ______ a car. It would make life so much easier.
(B) had
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