MODALS 1 Flashcards

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Give the seven kinds of modals

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(P.A.W.S.P.O.R)
Prediction/possibility
Ability
Wish
Suggestion
Permission
Obligation
Request
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Used to express possibilities about the present or future. They indicate if things are likely to happen.

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Modals of Prediction/Possibility

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Used to indicate an action a person is bound to do.

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Modals of Obligation

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Used in giving advice.

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Modals of Suggestion

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Used for asking, giving, and stating that someone has permission.

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Modals of Permission

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Used in asking someone to do something.

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Modals of Request

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7
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Used in expressing a wish.

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Modal of Wish

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Give the modals of Prediction/Possibility in order of certainty.

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Could, Might/May, Must

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9
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Give the modals of Ability

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Can(present) and Could(past)

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10
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Give the modals of Suggestion in order of the level of authority.

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Should(with options), Ought to(uncommon), Must(most powerful)

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Give the modals of Asking for Permission in order of formality

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Can(casual), May/Could(formal)

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Give the modals of Giving Permission in order of formality

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Can(casual), May(formal)

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Give the modals of Stating Permission in order of formality.

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Can(casual), May(formal)

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Give the modals of Request in order of formality.

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Will/Can(casual), Could/Would(formal)

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15
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Give the modals of Obligation.

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Should/Must

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16
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Give the modal of Wish

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May