Modals Flashcards
(29 cards)
purpose of modals
tells us the attitude of the speaker
specifies purpose
ability or lack of ability
can (present)
could (more polite)
“You CAN catch the train at 10:43.”
possibility or negative possibility
“CAN you lend me $10?”
ask or give permission
“You CAN’T come in.”
prohibition
“It MIGHT rain later.”
possibility or negative possibility
“You MAY open the window if you like.”
give or ask permission
“MAY I go out?”
polite request
“They MIGHT NOT buy the house at all.”
negative possibility
still have option
should or shouldn’t
obligation
must or mustn’t
suggestions
should
“He MUST be pretty smart.”
strong prediction
“SHALL we go for a walk?”
to offer assistance or polite suggestion
The subject performs the action.
“He kicks the ball.”
ACTIVE
The subject receives the action.
“The ball was kicked by him.”
PASSIVE
(active to passive)
discusses (present)
is discussed
(active to passive)
discussed (past)
was discussed
(active to passive)
is discussing
is being discussed
(active to passive)
will discuss
will be discussed
The poem WAS REJECTED by the girl.
The girl REJECTED the poem.
They HAVE INVITED him to the party.
He IS INVITED to the party by them.
The guests ENJOYED the party.
The party WAS ENJOYED by the guests.
Jhon ATE the burgers.
The burgers WERE EATEN by Jhon.
