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MODAL VERBS

Modal Verbs

CONTENT
1. Modals Used for Ability 9. Modals Used for Prohibition
2. Modals Used for Possibility 10. Modals Used for Habitiual Past
3. Modals Used for Request 11. Modals Used for Deduction
4. Modals Used for Advice 12. Modals Used for Expectation
5. Modals Used for Suggestions & Offers 13. Perfect Modals
6. Modals Used for Preferences 14. Modal-Like Expressions
7. Modals Used for Permission 15. Progressive Modals
8. Modals Used for Obligation & Lack of Necessity 16. Question Tags

Bu ünitede aşağıdaki konuları öğreneceksiniz:
• Modals used for ability
It is thought that bees can communicate with one another like humans.
• Modals used for possibility
The team may lose this match because of fatigue as they haven’t taken a rest after the semi-finals.
• Modals used for requests
Could you hold this box for me for a minute, please?
• Modals used for advice
You had better take a painkiller; or else, you will not be able to sleep tonight.
• Modals used for suggestions
Why don’t we take some responsibilities to be a better student?
• Modals used for offers
Would you like me to give you a lift as it is too late to walk?
• Modals used for preferences
I would prefer to take up new hobbies rather than do the same things all the time.
• Modals for permission
You can buy whatever you like for your birthday.
• Modals used for obligation
We have to address the issues promptly; otherwise, the project will fail.
• Modals used for lack of obligation
You do not have to attend the meeting on your days off.
• Modals used for prohibition
You cannot enter the building without a valid ID card.
• Modals used for habitual past
I used to eat bananas every day as a snack; however, I cannot stand seeing them right now.
• Modals used for deduction
She can’t be younger than 30 years old as she has grown-up children.
• Modals used for expectation
The bride’s best friend is supposed to make a speech at the wedding.
• Perfect modals
My sister doesn’t want to have breakfast; she must have eaten a lot last night.
• Modal-like expressions
She dared to speak up during the meeting, even though she was nervous.
• Progressive modals
He might be working late tonight to finish the project.
• Question tags
I am right, aren’t I?

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