Modals
Some of the following are the modals used in conversation:
Can, Could, May, Might, Will, Would, Must, Shall, Should, Ought to.
We use modals in the following cases:
a. To predict probability:
To convey our surety about something that has happened, is happening or will happen.
1. Its been raining since Tuesday, hence the rivers must be overflowing.
2. My book is yet to arrive, it might have got lost in transit.
3. This can't be. I thought they would win, after all the hard work they put in the coaching.
b. Speaking about ability:
1. I can speak five languages.
2. Leo could play the piano beautifully.
3. He can't swim.
c. Advice:
1. You must exercise daily to keep fit.
2. He should quit smoking.
3. Entrants have to dress formally.
d. Permission:
1. Can we go to the movie this weekend, please?
2. You may not use the mobile while the meeting is on.
3. Could I use your car today?
e. Habits:
1. When we were in Delhi, we would often visit India Gate over the weekends.
2. She will always be fussy.
I will be giving exercises in the next post.
Notice that in the above statement will be predicts probability. :-))
Forever your Friend,
Lakshmi R. Srinivasan :-)))
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