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Day 17 - Modal

The document discusses the use of modal verbs in English. It provides examples of different modals like "can", "will", "must" used to express ability, willingness, necessity and possibility. It also discusses using two modals together in one sentence and their specific functions like asking for permission, making requests, non-activity requests, prohibition and offering.

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Day 17 - Modal

The document discusses the use of modal verbs in English. It provides examples of different modals like "can", "will", "must" used to express ability, willingness, necessity and possibility. It also discusses using two modals together in one sentence and their specific functions like asking for permission, making requests, non-activity requests, prohibition and offering.

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MODAL

Conversation
Mum: Can you do the dishes, please?
You: I'm sorry, I can't. I have to do my
homework.
Mum: Oh. Well, go and start your homework
now.
You: Mum ... can I go to the cinema with
Kerry later?
Mum: Sorry, you can't. You have to do your
homework!
You: But I haven't got much homework to do.
Mum: First do the dishes and your
homework!
You: Of course! But can I go out with her
after that?
Mum: Mmm ... OK. Yes, you can.
You: Thanks, Mum.
Now
let’s talk
about
modals
To express ability,
Modal
willingness, necessary &
possibility

- Can - Should
- Will - May
- Must
- Can = I can walk
- Will = I will fly
- Must = I must study English
- Should = I should go now
- May = I may meet your sister tomorrow
2 modals in 1 sentence is allowed. But you have
to use the other form of the modals.

- Can = Be able to
- Will = Be going to
- Must = Have to
Aku harus bisa berbicara bahasa inggris

I must be able to speak english


modal modal = can
Aku mungkin akan pergi ke rumahmu

I may be going to go to your house


modal modal = will pergi ke
Specific
Functions
of
Modals
Asking for Permission

- Can I accompany How to respond:


you tonight? - Yes, you can
- Yes, you could
- Could I borrow
- Yes, you may
your money? - No, you can’t
- May I be your - No, you couldn’t
friend? - No, you may not
Making Requests

- Can you help


How to respond:
me? - Yes, I can/ could/ will
- Yes, of course
- Could you lend - Yes, why not
me some money? - Yes, my pleasure
- No, I can’t/ couldn’t/
- Will you marry Won’t
me? - Sorry, I wish I could.
Making Requests without modals

- Help me
- Lend me some
Just remove money
the modals - Marry me
(you can add
please)
Non-Activity request

Usually it’s - Be happy


encouraging - Be strong
words, using - Be brave
nouns and - Be careful
adjectives - Be gentle
Prohibition

- Don’t cry
- Don’t be shy
- Don’t leave me
- Don’t worry
- Don’t be a loser
- Don’t try this at home
- Don’t go outside
Offering

- Would you like to


have a cup of - Yes, I’d like to
coffee? - Yes, of course
- Would you like to - No, I’m fine
dance with me? - No, thanks
- Would you like to - No, I wouldn’t
try my food?

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