EF3/4 Modals / Modal auxiliaries

modals - modal auxiliaries

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1/4 inch is for electric guitars

RCA connectors
coaxial cables
HDMI


modal auxiliaries - extra verbs

one-word modals
can
could
may
might
etc.

two-word modals
have to
used to
had better
etc.

three-word modals
be able to
be going to
etc.

one-word modals - easiest, very useful

STRUCTURE
subject + modal + infinitive - "to"
Maria + can + to speak + Eritrean.

We might try some new dish/cuisine/style of food.
We may try some new dish/cuisine/style of food.
May - fancier, formal, more polite

Can I borrow your pencil?
May I borrow your pencil? More polite

should - advice
You should wash the dishes.
You should learn English if you live in Vancouver.
Should we review the work?
Should we read this book for homework?

Should you come early today?
You should come early today.

have to = must
I must get some milk on the way home.
I have to pick up some milk on the way home.
Maria has to pick up some milk on the way home.

I have to pick up the children at school.
I have to pick up drive the children from the school to the gym.

ought to = should
You ought to stop smoking.

be able to = can
Josh can play soccer.
Josh be was/is able to play soccer.
I be am able to fix your computer.

I am going to be able to play after school. 2 modals

I will be able to drive you to the airport.
Sarah was able to drive you to the airport.
Are you able to teach English now?

be supposed to = should, have to
Frank was supposed to bring oranges to the soccer game. Instead, he brought bananas.

My grandfather always said, "You should always buy the best that you can afford."
"You only wince once."

have got to = must (strong)
You have got to lock your door.
I have got to improve my English.
A person with diabetes has got to check their blood sugar.

insulin

coma

had better = should
He had better call his mother on her birthday.