Transcript Modal Auxiliary Verbs

MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS
By
Fitris Roza. S.S, M.pd
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Objectives
Introduction
What do modals do?
Types of modals
Try Your Luck!
Practice Exercises
Objectives
• This module is designed to instruct students in
the use of English modal auxiliary verbs
through the use of instruction, examples, and
exercises. By the end of the module, students
should be able to identify the nine different
types of modals and their functions in a
particular sentence.
Introduction
English makes great use of helping verbs,
- which always needs another verb to
complete their meaning.
I can play football
- Which modify the mood of a verb , which has
nine different types. They modify the main
verb by indicating modality, or manner.
What does a modal do?
Modals always precede the main verb and
have several functions that often overlap.
They indicate modality, or, how something is
done. There are nine main types of modals:
can, could, shall, should, will, would, may,
might & must.
Types of Modals
• Can: indicates physical ability in the present
tense.ex: I can hold my breath for 2 minutes.
… also indicate permission, in informal
situations. ex: Can I go with you?
• Could: Is sometimes referred to as the past
tense of can. It can indicate past ability...
ex: I could lift 300 lbs. when I was younger.
…or it can show possibility.
ex: It could rain tomorrow.
• Shall: can show intention. It can also indicate
willingness.
ex: We shall win the war!
Shall I accompany you to dinner?
• Should: indicates logical necessity. This is a
logical conclusion reached through common
sense. It is not, however, an obligation.
ex: You should sleep eight hours a night.
• Will: Can show willingness, much like shall. It
can indicate intention as well.
ex: Will you help me study for the test
I will be number one!
• Would: Also shows willingness.
ex: Would you excuse me?
• May: Refers to permission in a formal setting,
as well as possibility.
ex: May I help you?
The road may be blocked.
• Might: Indicates possibility.
ex: It might be too late for dinner.
• Must: Shows obligation.
ex: You must eat to live.
Do the exercises .Try Your Luck!
• Let’s see if we can identify the functions of
some modal auxiliary verbs in sentences.
• The waiter will be bringing our order soon.
intention
Logical
necessity
permission
• Want to try one more? Here you go!
• It might rain today.
permission
Physical
ability
possibility
Practice Exercises
Identify the function of the modals below.
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The plane should leave at noon tomorrow.
Mandy could go with either Sam or Frodo.
Will you wake me at eight tomorrow?
I shall return!
Bob can swim very fast!
It might be too late for goodbyes.
You must turn to the dark side, Luke!
Can I have a soda?
How may I be of service?
It will be mine!
Useful Links
• English for Beginners: A great site for
practice exercises, including pronunciation,
listening exercises, vocabulary, and verb
usage.
• English Zone: A site dedicated to English
learning, covering different aspects of
language learning ranging from grammar to
composition writing.
• RHL School: A site full of practice exercises
of different aspects of English grammar.
• Waylink English: A great page on modal
auxiliary verbs.
• Congratulations! See you next module!
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