1. Modals

2. MODALS A modal verb adds meaning to verbs. can could will may might
(See p. 2 of your ELP booklet!)
I swim.
I can swim.
I saw my father.
I may see my father.

3. MODALS After a modal verb, we normally use: Base form
Be + Present Participle (we’ll talk about on Friday)
I can swim.
I may see my father.
I may be watching TV when you come.

4. MODALS Some students want to use “to” after a modal.
This is incorrect.
I can to swim.
You can to see many people.
I can swim. 
You can see many people. 

5. MODALS Some expressions have BE. Don’t forget them! Be supposed to
Be able to
Be allowed to
(Be permitted to)
I supposed to leave.
I able to go now?
I am supposed to leave.
Am I able to go now?

6. MODALS Be careful making questions with modals: W Word + Modal + S + V
How can I help?
Where can I find the answer?
Can I leave now?
Can he swim?

7. MODALS
We teach modals in grammar, but they’re more like special vocabulary.
This week, we will learn different modals that you can use.
Modals of:
Possibility
Necessity
Expectation
Advice
Suggestion
Ability/Possibility
Probability
Logical conclusion