Zero English Course Lecture 8: Modal Verbs
Modal Verbs Can Should Could Would Will May Must Might
Can Can I have a glass of water? I can speak Arabic. Request Ability Chance Possibility Can I have a glass of water? I can speak Arabic. I have some free time, I can help her now. Anyone can speak English.
Could Could I have something to drink? I could run ten miles in my twenties. You could stay at Burj Khalifah if you want. Khalid could go to jail for stealing the money. Request Past Ability Suggestion Possibility
May May I have your pencil? You may leave me a comment before you go. Lubna may get upset if you don’t give her a chocolate. Request Suggestion Possibility
Might Suggestion Possibility Conditional Suggestion Possibility If I study well, I might get an A in the subject. We might try another restaurant. She might be at home. She might take it personal.
Must “have to” That must be Kholood. She said she will come early. You must take some food with you. “should” You must get a visa before heading to there. “have to” Certainty Strong reco Necessity
Should I should be at work before 9:00 am. Obligation Recommendation Expectation I should be at work before 9:00 am. You should eat healthy food. He should be in Onaizah by now.
Will - Would If I was there, I would help. I will be there on time. I said I would help. If I am the king, I would not raise taxes. “conditional”. I will be there on time. I will help you.
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