Modal verbs - презентация

Modal Verbs презентация

Using Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs which cannot usually work alone. They are used with a main verb. These are modal verbs :

might

will

should

may

would

could

must

ought

can

shall

Inverting Modal Verbs

Modal verbs make questions by inversion.

Can she go out?

She can go out.

Could we drive there?

We could drive there.

Should children eat fruit?

Children should eat fruit.

Possibility

Modal verbs can be used to show how possible something is,

or how likely it is to happen/have happened.

He’s very late. He could have missed the train.

It’s snowing so it must be very cold outside.

They will lock the windows when they go out.

Possibility

Modal verbs can be used to show how possible something is,

or how likely it is to happen/have happened.

Mum might take us swimming after school.

You could eat a banana instead of those sweets.

“ Hurry up! We will be late!” said Dad.

We can go the other way – it’s quicker.

You ought to go to bed earlier.

Choose a Modal Verb

Which modal verbs are missing from these sentences?

You be hot in that thick coat.

must

shall

If it’s dry, we play outside?

He’s so fast, he win the race.

should

I’m fed up with my long hair. I have it cut.

might

Did you choose these modal verbs?

Which others could you have used?

Other Uses of Modal Verbs

Modal verbs can also be used to show:

advice or obligation

habits

Pupils must wear a uniform.

You should not smoke.

I will often have cereal

for my breakfast.

We shall always enjoy

a walk in the park.

ability

permission

May I leave a few minutes early?

Could we go to the post box

on the way?

Please can we have an ice cream?

I can ride a bike.

My grandfather could

draw very well.