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Modal Overview

Modal Overview. Modals are auxiliary words used in combination with verbs to show: prediction or probability of events show necessity make requests give advice and more!. Modals. can / could will /would may / might shall /should must. Phrasal modal counterparts.

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Modal Overview

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  1. Modal Overview • Modals are auxiliary words used in combination with verbs to show: • prediction or probability of events • show necessity • make requests • give advice • and more!

  2. Modals • can / could • will /would • may / might • shall /should • must

  3. Phrasal modal counterparts

  4. Modal and Similar Expressions: Review

  5. Practice: • What are some things you can do? • What are some things that you could do as a child? • I can touch my toes. • When I was a child, I could do back flips.

  6. Logical Probability • Expresses the certainty of statement. There are different levels for this certainty. • Someone’s knocking. • That must be Sydney. • That will be Sydney. • That should be Sydney. • That may be Sydney. • That could/might be Sydney. High Certainty Low Certainty

  7. Modal and Similar Expressions: Review

  8. Prediction • Expresses the certainty of statement. There are different levels for this certainty. • What did the weatherman say? • It will rain tomorrow. • It should rain tomorrow. • It may rain tomorrow. • It could/might rain tomorrow. High Certainty Low Certainty

  9. Modal and Similar Expressions: Review

  10. Necessity • Expresses necessity, can be external or internal. • Internal: I have to see my doctor about this rash. • External: You must fill out the top of this form.

  11. Modal and Similar Expressions: Review

  12. Use (Social Functions) • Making Requests: • Will / Would / Can/Could you help me with this math problem? • Specific requests for permission: • May/Might / Can/Could I leave the room now?

  13. Use (Social Functions) • Giving Advice • You must see a doctor • You should/ought to see a doctor • You might/could see a doctor More Urgent Less Urgent

  14. Use (Social Functions) • Express Desire - would like to • Sarah would like to travel around the world. • Ralph would like an apple. • Offer/Invitation - would you like (to) • Would you like something to drink? • Would you like to dance?

  15. Use (Social Functions) • Preference - would you rather (X than Y), would prefer to • Brad would rather study languages than mathematics. • Joe would prefer to go to school instead of working.

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