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Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs. modal verbs. can could may might will would shall should ought to must. This can’t be healthy!. I must see a doctor. May I eat this apple?. You should exercise more. Wrong.

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Modal Verbs

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  1. Modal Verbs

  2. modal verbs can could may might will would shall should ought to must This can’t be healthy! I must see a doctor. May I eat this apple? You should exercise more.

  3. Wrong São verbos auxiliares, portanto a negação é feita com verb + not, e a forma interrogativa é feita com o verbo antes do sujeito: Características dos modal verbs You shouldn’t overeat. May I speak to you in private? Com exceção de ought to, nunca são precedidos ou seguidos de to: We must to visit Rod.

  4. Dedução – Must expressa certeza que sim. Usos dos modal verbs He must have the flu. He has all the typical symptons. Possibilidade “...I may be suffering from an eating disorder...” A cure for cancer might never be discovered. You could be developing bulimia.

  5. Impossibilidade – can’t expressa certeza que não. Brad can’t be sick. I spoke to him ten minutes ago. Conselho – should e ought to são as formas mais comuns. You should get professional help. You ought to take some vitamin C to prevent influenza.

  6. Mais formais Mais informal You may now kiss the bride. Permissão – can, could ou may podem ser usados. You can open the window if you like. May I take some of your painkiller? Could we have your book for a few days?

  7. Pedidos / Solicitações – can, could, will e would podem ser usados. Could you buy me some medicine? Can you change this light bulb for me? Will you please reserve a table in the non-smoking area for us?

  8. Desejos mais formais - may May the Lord protect you. May you always have good health. Habilidades / capacidades – can e could He can lift very heavy weights at the gym. He could run for miles when he was younger.

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