Wednesday, 20 July 2016

EF234 Three-word modals

be able to- can
I can speak English
I am able to speak English.
My mother is 102 years old, but she is still able to ride a bicycle.
I am able to go to the park. NOT SPECIAL

You are able to speak two languages.
skill
She is able to juggle five plates.


be going to- will
be going to- definite plan?
will- not a definite plan?

I will visit Vienna someday.
I am going to Vienna this month.
I will be in Vienna for three days.

We are going to have a test tomorrow. MORE NATURAL
We will have a test tomorrow.

I will bake a cake for the party. MORE NATURAL 
I am going to bake a cake for the party.

I am baking a cake for the party.

be supposed to- should
You are supposed to drink eight glasses of water every day.
The children are supposed to clean up their rooms.

have got to- must (very strong)
You have got to quit smoking.
You have got to wear your seatbelt.
You must quit smoking.


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