Tuesday, August 02nd MODAL VERBS
MODAL VERBS CAN For general ability in the present or future CAN’T BE ABLE TO Example: Helen is able to speak two foreign languages
COULD COULDN’T BE ABLE TO For ability in the past Example: Helen couldn't swim when she was 5, but now She can do it.
SHOULD OUGHT TO For advice Example: Helen should study hard if she wants to pass the exam.
NEED TO HAVE (GOT) TO MUST MUSTN’T For something that is necessary or important. Example: Helen mustn’t smoke. You have to pay attention. You have to study. You must be quiet.
DON’T HAVE TO NEEDN’T DON’T NEED TO For something that is NOT necessary or important. Example: Helen doesn’t have to get up early because she is on vacations.
Let’s practice !
Let’s practice!