Ex. can, to run
The dog can run faster than the cat.
1. could, to understand
Could you understand what I said to you?
Joe couldn't understand why his sister was upset.
I could hardly understand you, so you should speak more clearly.
SIMPLE SENTENCE - I could understand you.
hardly - hard opposite
I work hard. I hardly work.
I can hardly speak English.
It is hard for me to speak English fluently/easily/smoothly/naturally.
2. may, to go
Sarah may go to Japan for a vacation.
May I borrow your pen?
May I go home now?
May I go to my friend's party tomorrow night.
She may
3. ought to, to call
You ought to call your sister because she is very sick.
We ought to be kind and patient with people that we meet.
4. used to, to work
Dave used to work in Surrey, but now he works in Langley.
5. have got to, to try
I have got to try to get my driver's licence.
I have got to find another job.
I have got to try to find another job.
You have got to try to keep up on your school work.
6. be going to, to finish
I am going to finish my work by 6.
She is going (to the library) to finish her math homework.
Joe is going to the gym to work out.
worry (v) (n)
worried (adj) (v)
Joan has a lot of worries in her life. (n)
Joan worries about her children. (v)
Joan worried about her children. (v -simple past)
Joan is worried about her children. (adj)
Joan was worried about her children. (adj)
I worry about my health. (v)
I am worried about my health. (adj)
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