Can, could, must, may, should

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Can, could, must, may,should…

Modal verbs revision for 3rd ESOPepa Mut

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They are “helping” verbs that add information to the main verb.

She mustn’t chat with strangers. Negative form: + NOTHe can’t come today. Questions: subject-verb inversionMay I sit here, please? They never change in form: Regular verbs: go, goes, doesn’t go, going …Modals: can / can’t (She can/can’t swim)

What are modal verbs?

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He can speak French well. ABILITY

He can’t be rich, I’m sure. CERTAINTY (-)

She can come at any time. POSSIBILITY

Can I go out, please? PERMISSION

Can you help me, please? REQUEST

CAN / CAN’T

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Could I borrow your pencil, please?POLITE REQUEST

We could go there later.POSSIBILITY

I couldn’t read when I was 4 years old.PAST ABILITY

COULD / COULDN’T

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You must study and work hard. You must have an ID card to enter.

OBLIGATION She must be ill.

CERTAINTY

You mustn’t fight with your brother. You mustn’t drive without a license.

PROHIBITION

MUST / MUSTN’T

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May I have another one, please?POLITE

REQUEST

China may become a major economic power.POSSIBILITY

MAY / MAY NOT

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You should eat healthy. You shouldn’t spend so many hours on the

computer. Should I call my mother?

ADVICE

SHOULD / SHOULDN’T