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Modals. To learn more about modals, click on the check marks on the next page. by Patricia Galien. http://pjgalien.wordpress.com. modals. Modals don’t have -s , - ed , or - ing endings. Modals are always followed by the base forms of verbs. . Can and could For Ability.
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Modals To learn more about modals, click on the check marks on the next page. by Patricia Galien http://pjgalien.wordpress.com
modals Modals don’t have -s, -ed, or -ingendings. Modals are always followed by the base forms of verbs.
Can and could For Ability Brad could ride a bike when he was four. (past) Shoji can make pottery. (present) Modals http://www.kidsbalancebikes.com/boy_on_mini_glider.jpg http://blog.timesjobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/pottery3.jpg
Can and Could For permission / requests Can I borrow your eraser? Could I have another bite of your sandwich? http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/6158010/2/istockphoto_6158010-sandwich-bite-missing.jpg Modals http://www.utrechtart.com/images/products/brandpages/eraser2_lg.jpg
Would For requests Would you help me with my report? Would you help me with this paperwork? Modals http://dorrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/too-much-work.jpg http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/teacher-with-student.jpg
Would For offers Would you like a taste? Would you like some green tea? Modals http://img.timeinc.net/time/daily/2008/0807/green_tea_0702.jpg http://media.makeadare.com/img/57fac2944/image_1994e83516.jpg
Will For requests Will you open the door for me? Will you take out the trash please? Modals http://a.236.com/images/photo2/7638/original/original_opt.jpg http://www.faqs.org/photo-dict/photofiles/list/1516/3601garbage.jpg
Will For the future I am really sleepy right now. I will call you later. If the groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day, we will have six more weeks of winter. Modals http://www.reallyfunnystuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/imagespuppy-20with-20cellphone.jpg http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/family-vacations-groundhog-day.jpg
May For permission / requests May I keep this puppy? May I open it? Modals http://www.specialk.com/_res/i/promos/offers-promotions-promo.jpg http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/129151791906335349.jpg
May For future Possibility Don’t get any closer or you may get hurt. It may be cold tomorrow. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OA8u_A2J8x8/TcsfiZmhHEI/AAAAAAAAA9M/Dhz9XirQk2w/s400/Australia+most+dangerous+animals.jpg http://www.thedeutschgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/weather-map-300x205.jpg Modals
should For advice You should eat berries twice a week. You should look both ways before you cross the street. Modals http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2008/08/crossing-the-street-2129467541_85bece83e3.jpg http://img.ezinemark.com/imagemanager2/files/30003693/2011/03/2011-03-07-09-30-27-3-you-should-eat-berries-twice-per-week.jpeg
Should (have) The train should have been here ten minutes ago. I should have bought a smaller pair of shoes. http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/2x4070120/business_woman_waiting_at_a_train_station_81a-00000871-001.jpg Modals http://customerlensconsulting.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/j0431794.jpg
shall For offers and future Shall we dance? (Offer) Where shall I start tomorrow? (Future) Modals http://ih3.redbubble.net/work.6511797.1.flat,550x550,075,f.oh-where-shall-i-start-tomorrow.jpg http://thecia.com.au/reviews/s/images/shall-we-dance-2.jpg
might For future probability I might be a little late for work. If I am lucky, I might win this card game. Modals http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZVMt3Vp1iQA/TUnTd4wD2zI/AAAAAAAABbg/wzSsINyQfj0/s1600/web01.jpg http://appliedmath30.pbworks.com/f/1264862893/chp_ace_cards.jpg
might For advice You might try eating less sugar. You might want to take some extra water. Modals http://health.usnews.com/dbimages/master/16674/SS_PR_100513diabetes_facts.jpg http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs44/f/2009/147/1/0/Into_the_Desert_by_cooley.jpg
Must For necessity You must stop at a stop sign. I must rest for a minute. Modals http://andreasblom.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/stop-sign.jpg http://www.wunderground.com/data/wximagenew/c/Cokemah/12.jpg
Must For probability Did you cross five time zones? You must be exhausted. Oh! It must be your birthday. Modals http://images.travelpod.com/users/hillmanfamily/1.1280178056.my-birthday-cake.jpg http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Travel/Pix/pictures/2008/12/01/Jetlag24.jpg