Review of Modal Auxiliary Verbs AND PARTICIPLES
For you to remember! Most modals, such as can, could, may, might, should, must, will and would, are followed by the simple form of the verb to refer to present or future time. • There is no -s in the modal or in the main verb. • These modals are not followed by to. These sentences are correct: A good doctor should take time with his patients. Anne can dance very well. Negative forms are like this: You should not (shouldn't) do it. Barbara cannot (can't) speak a foreign language. Interrogative forms are like this: Can you help us? Should I buy it? There are a few expressions that act as modals, for example: have to, have got to, be able to and ought to. These expressions include to, and are followed by the base form of the verb: I have to go now. You've got to stop smoking. I'm not able to pay that bill this month. We really ought to give more money to charity. This is a chart of the main modals. It summarizes their principal uses.
Remember! Modal auxiliaries must, can, could, may, might are often used to express possibility. The difference in their use is in the degree of certainty. Must – almost certain – должно быть Can, may – 50/50 – может быть Could, might – almost uncertain – возможно, но маловероятно
Now, keeping in mind the meanings of these modals, try the Quick Check. QuickCheck Select the correct word or phrase to complete each conversation. " Sure. Do you mind if I stop at the bank first? " a May b Must
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