Cute Onion Club - Onion Head SRI INDRIANA E-PRIMBON: MODALS IN THE PAST FORM

Senin, 05 Maret 2012

MODALS IN THE PAST FORM

Modals in the past are :
1. Could
2. Would
3. Should
4. Shall
 
When do we use modals?

-> To talk about someone's ability (or inability) to do something
example: "We can find your house without the street plan."
"She can't have a daughter that old!"

-> To talk about an action that is necessary (or impossible, or not necessary)
example: "You must always have your driver's licence when you are driving your car."
"You needn't carry your passport around with you."

-> To talk about a situation that is possible (or impossible)
example: "Do be careful with that glass, the baby might knock it over"

*Could + Verb base
We can use this expression : to offer suggestion or possibilities.
Example :
Nitha : I’m having trouble with math.
Rizki : Why don’t you ask Novita ?
Perhaps she could help you.


*Might + Verb base
Use might to tell possibillities.
Example :
Hera : Why is Rian taking the bus to get home.
Fana : He might get a flat time.

*Would + verb base
Use would for an action that was repeated regulary in the past.
Example :
Bean : What did you usually do on holidays ?
Lien : I would visit my grandparents In the village, but how not anymore.

*Would + Mind + V-ing
Use would to express polite request.
Example :
Mrs. Pupy : Would you mind posting the letter ?
Mhiita : No, Not at all.

*Should + Verb base
Example :
Nisa : Putri , you should go to library now ?
Putri : O.k.

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