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MODAL VERBS

ENGLISH 1. Modals Used for Ability

Can / Be able to
Günümüzdeki yetenekleri ve becerileri ifade etmek için “can” ve “be able to” kullanılır.
The course attendees claim that they can write French more fluently than they can read it. Video 3.1

My cousin cannot swim, but he loves going to the beach.
Can plants remain healthy without sunlight?
Seamus is able to navigate through the busy city streets, as he has obtained his driver’s licence.
“Be able to” tüm zamanlarda çekimlenebilir.
Humanity has been able to achieve remarkable advancements and accomplishments throughout history.
Hunter-gatherers were able to survive by making use of their knowledge of the environment and resources.
Geçmişteki yetenekler ifade edilirken “could” ve “was / were able to” kullanılır.
Mediaeval people could communicate with each other through various methods like carrier pigeons.
Two decades ago, smartphones could not perform tasks such as taking high-quality photos.
It sounds amazing to me that Mozart could / was able to play the piano when he was only four.
Before the Alphabet Reform in Türkiye, few people could / were able to read and write.

Geçmişteki tek bir olaydan bahsediliyorsa o olaya yönelik bir başarı, üstesinden gelme durumu söz konusudur.
Bu durumlarda “was / were able to” kullanılması gerekir.
It usually takes hours to reach the summit of the mountain, but last week, we were able to / could get there in record
time.
2. Modals Used for Possibility

May / Might / Can / Could / Should / Be likely Video 3.2
Şu anki ve gelecekteki ihtimallerden söz ederken “may / might / can / could / should / be likely” yapıları kullanılır.
With the weather changing rapidly, we may experience heavy rainfall later today.
As a result of her dedication and hard work, Laura might achieve her career goals soon.

With proper training, David can become an excellent guitarist in the future.
Despite her strong performance throughout the season, the famous tennis player could lose the championship.
The team has been training hard, and with their dedication, they should win the match tonight.
Is it likely that researchers will find a cure for degenerative diseases in the near future?
3. Modals Used for Request

Can you …? / Could you ...? / Would you ...? / Will you ...? / Do you mind ...? / Would you mind ...?
Karşı taraftan ricada bulunurken veya bir şey isterken kullanılırlar.
Birinden ricada bulunma biçimleri, aşağıdaki tabloda yer almaktadır:
Video 3.3
Could you / Would you (Formal)

Can you give us a presentation on the new product? (Informal)

Will you (More Direct)
Would you mind (Formal)
giving us a presentation on the new product?
Do you mind (Informal)

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