CONTENTS INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………...3 Chapter I Grammatical meaning, grammatical form………………………..5 1.1. General characteristics of modal verbs…………………………………………5
1.2. Primary and secondary functions of modal verbs ………10
Chapter II Grammatical category……………………………………………...13
2.1. The usage of modal verbs in expressing obligation and necessity…………….13
2.2. The principal English modal verbs and their definition ………18
CONCLUSION ………26 THE LIST OF USED LITERATURE…………………………………………..27 INTRODUCTION There is a big difference between understanding the grammar of a language and being able to speak that language well. You don't need to understand how a car engine works in order to drive a car. And you don't need to understand grammar to speak a language. Knowing grammar will, however, give you more confidence to speak, as you will be less afraid of making mistakes. Almost every grammar rule has an exception, so that the best way to improve your English is to practice as much as you can.
When English speakers begin to learn other languages they often find themselves being taught methods that assume they have a basic knowledge of English grammar.
Every attempt has been made to make the study of grammar appealing and interesting to young students the grammar has been introduced is a beautiful, synthesis of the traditional grammar and the modern structural approach. Such a happy blend will surely enable pupils to learn all the language skills in a proper way.
The rules of grammar for a language learner are like the rules of the road for a driver. In order to be able to drive properly and man ever with other drivers you have to know the rules that everyone goes by. Naturally, some people break the rules and make driving difficult for other drivers. This true of language too. If you follow the rules of grammar, you can express yourself clearly. But if you fail to observe those rules, people may find it difficult to understand you or they may even misunderstand you entirely. So it is really very important to understand and use correct grammar.
But what is grammar? Funk and Wagnall's New College Standard Dictionary describes grammar as . It is also said to be "the developed art of speaking or written accurately in a particular language"
whether science or art, grammar is made up of the descriptions that tell you how to use a language correctly.
English grammar is not necessarily a chore. Indeed, it can be your key to unlocking a very rich treasure. Because skill in speaking and writing is the hallmark of all educated people. In oral language we use some verbs in order to show our ability, permission, prediction, advice and others. And this time modal s help describe them.