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How and when do we use modal verbs?



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Modal verbs

How and when do we use modal verbs?

  • Uses of "would" (short form: 'd, negative: would not, wouldn't)
  • To make a polite request "Would you mind closing the window?" "Would you get me the paper, please?" "Would someone please answer the phone?“
  • 2. To invite someone, or offer something, politely "Would you like a drink?" "We are going for a walk, would you like to join us?" "Would you like to meet her?“
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How and when do we use modal verbs?

  • Uses of "would" (short form: 'd, negative: would not, wouldn't)
  • 3. To say that you want something or want to do something I would like = a polite way of saying "I want." I would hate = a polite way of saying "I don't want." I would rather = a polite way of saying "I prefer." "I would like a cup of coffee, please." "I would hate to loss this opportunity." "We'd rather study with you." "Would you like to come with us?“ -"I'd love to, but I can't.“
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How and when do we use modal verbs?

  • Uses of "would" (short form: 'd, negative: would not, wouldn't)
  • 4. To talk about an imagined situation "What would you do if you were a millionaire?" "I wish we'd go away on a holiday." "I would have cleaned the house, but I was too tired."
  • 5. As the past form of "will" in reported speech "I will handle it myself.“
  • "He said he would handle it himself." "I won't be late."
  • "He said he wouldn't be late." "She'll change her mind in the end."
  • "He said she'd change her mind in the end."
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MODAL VERBS

  • PASSIVE VOICE
  • modal verb + be + past participle:
  • This can be done.
  • This can not be done.
  • Can this be done?
  • The laws must be respected.
  • Cargo should be loaded before dark.
  • He could have been killed many times during the war.
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