English 9

• Define modals

  • Are special verbs that behave differently from normal verbs
  • Auxiliary or helping verbs
• Modals give additional information about how the main verb functions in the sentence.
• What is PERMISSION?

  It is an authorisation granted for something or a formal consent.
• What are the modals we should use to express PERMISSION?

  • can
  • could
  • may
  • might
  • must
  • shall
  • should
  • will
• We can use the modal "can"

  1. To give permission or ask for permission
  2. For familiar people because it is less polite
• We can use the modal "could"

  1. To express a statement saying somebody is allowed to do something in the past but not in the future
  2. As a more polite and formal modal in asking permission
• The modal "may" is the most polite and formal way to ask and give permission.
• The modal "might" is used  for respect and politeness.
• What is PROHIBITION?

  • A statement that does not allow an action
  • Opposite of giving permission