1.- FORM.
can
will
could
must + verb
should
might
may
have
ought to verb
EXAMPLES:
Romina will be in class tomorrow.
They can speak English very well.
I have to write an essay.
We ought to see a dentist.
2.-MODALS AND THEIR MEANING
A) CAN.- expresses ability in the present or future.
COULD .- expresses ability in the past.
B) MAY-MIGHT.- express possibility in the present or future.They have the same meaning.
C).-COULD.- another meaning for this is possibility in the present or in the future.
D)MAY I - COULD I - CAN I.- to ask polite questions about permission or agreement.
E)WOULD YOU - COULD YOU - WILL YOU - CAN YOU.-to ask for someone`s help or cooperatrion.
F)SHOULD -- OUGHT TO.- express advice
HAD BETTER expresses advice and implies a warning about possible bad consequences.
G)HAVE TO - MUST.- they express the idea that something is necessary (necessity)
H)DO NOT HAVE TO - MUST NOT.- give the idea that something is NOT necessary.
I) MUST.- to make logical conclusions.
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