ENGLISH QUIZ ONE

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  • Modals
    A type of auxiliary verb that goes before the main verb and helps to show a function such as permission, probability, ability and obligation
  • English makes use of modal verbs to express attitude or perspective
  • Types of modals
    • Modals of ability
    • Modals of permission
    • Modals of advice
    • Modals of probability
    • Modals of obligation & lack of obligation
    • Modals of prohibition
  • Modals of ability
    • Used to show that someone or something has or doesn't have a particular ability or skill
    • Includes: can (present), could (past), be able to (other tenses)
  • Modals of ability
    • Mary could play the violin since she was twelve.
    • I can speak three languages.
  • Modals of permission
    • Used to ask if someone is allowed to do something or offer help and assistance
    • Includes: can (informal), could (polite), will (neutral), would (polite), may (formal), shall (polite)
  • Modals of permission
    • Can you pass the salt, please?
    • May I have your attention?
  • Modals of advice
    • Used to give advice or make suggestions
    • Includes: should, ought to (formal)
  • Modals of advice
    • You look tired, you should take a rest before your presentations.
    • What do you think should I do?
  • Modals of probability
    • Used to show how sure we are of something
    • Includes: may, might (weaker possibility), must (sure), can't (impossible)
  • Modals of probability
    • It may rain later, it's getting cloudy.
    • You might be able to watch the show with adult supervision.
  • Modals of obligation & lack of obligation
    • Used to say something is necessary or unnecessary
    • Includes: must (present, sense of duty), have to (external authority & other tenses), don't have to, needn't
  • Modals of obligation & lack of obligation
    • You must be on time for the lesson.
    • You needn't an umbrella, it's not raining.
  • Modals of prohibition
    • Used to show that something is prohibited - it is not allowed
    • Includes: mustn't (sense of duty), can't (external authority)
  • Modals of prohibition
    • You mustn't drink alcohol, you are too young.
    • We can't take photos in the museum.
  • The verbs need, allow, and suppose and the auxiliary verb can and should can also be used to express permission, obligation, and prohibition