Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that cannot function as main verbs and are used to express modality, ability, possibility, need, or other conditions. The main modal verbs discussed are can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, must/have to, should, ought to, needn't/didn't need to, and needn't have. Modal verbs are always used with another verb and express meanings like permission, ability, preference, obligation, necessity, probability and more.
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Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that cannot function as main verbs and are used to express modality, ability, possibility, need, or other conditions. The main modal verbs discussed are can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, must/have to, should, ought to, needn't/didn't need to, and needn't have. Modal verbs are always used with another verb and express meanings like permission, ability, preference, obligation, necessity, probability and more.
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that cannot function as main verbs and are used to express modality, ability, possibility, need, or other conditions. The main modal verbs discussed are can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, must/have to, should, ought to, needn't/didn't need to, and needn't have. Modal verbs are always used with another verb and express meanings like permission, ability, preference, obligation, necessity, probability and more.
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that cannot function as main verbs and are used to express modality, ability, possibility, need, or other conditions. The main modal verbs discussed are can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, must/have to, should, ought to, needn't/didn't need to, and needn't have. Modal verbs are always used with another verb and express meanings like permission, ability, preference, obligation, necessity, probability and more.
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MODAL
VERBS T H WI TEACHER LESSON DAYANNA L L O ! HE HOPE EVERYONE'S DOING GREAT. WHAT ARE MODAL VERBS?
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that
cannot function as a main verb , unlike the auxiliary verbs "be" , "do" and "have" that can function as a main verb. express modality, ability, possibility, need, or other condition. MODAL VERBS DON'T WORK WITHOUT ANOTHER VERB follow this structure: Habilidad, posibilidad, permiso. CAN CAN expresses ability or possibility
Su significado dependerá de lo que quieras decir. Puedes
usarlo para expresar alguna posibilidad o petición, o para decir que estás habilitado o capacitado para algo. In interrogative phrases, the use of "can" can N . . . request permission or C A ask about possibilities. ...? COULD U L D C O "Could" indicates possibility or ability in the past. Este modal verb viene a ser la forma en pasado de “can”. Su significado es el mismo, pero el tiempo verbal expresa algo que ya sucedió, o también es utilizado para brindar alternativas. You can also use "could" for possibilities in the future.
Like "can" , in interrogative phrases "could" can
ask for permission or ask about the possibilities, but it is more formal. Be able to (futuro):
Once you finish this course, you will be able to speak
Japanese (Una vez que acabes el curso, sabrás/podrás hablar japones) MAY MAY Like "could" , "may" is used to indicate possibilities in the future. Es una variación del verbo “can”, pero es un verbo modal más formal. Si quieres pedir permiso, esta es una buena forma. Con él puedes contar o establecer una posibilidad. Example:
It can also be used to give permission or instructions.
In interrogative sentences, the use of "may" is more polite than "can" or " could ." * MIGHT MIGHT IS A SYNONYM FOR "MAY" ! Para sugerencias o posibilidades, este verbo lo expresa claramente. Su uso depende del contexto, siendo mucho más flexible que “may”. Deseo WILL Este es un verbo que habla sobre el futuro. Predicción, pregunta o inquietud, establece que es posible o ya es factible que algo suceda después. WOULD Habla de hábitos que realizabas antes. También puede utilizarse en tiempo futuro si tu intención es mostrar que estás dispuesto a hacer algo o establecer condiciones. Use “would” to declare a ould W preference and to ask for something politely. She would like to go to New York someday.(Le gustaría ir a Nueva York algún día.) I would like a beer and my wife would like a glass of wine please.(Me gustaría una cerveza y a mi mujer le gustaría una copa de vino por favor.) Would you like some coffee?(¿Le gustaría un cafe?) Would you help me please?(¿Me ayudas por favor?) When would you like to go to the movies?(¿Cuándo te gustaría ir al cine?) H A L L S
"Shall" is used as "will" to form the future tense. The use
of "shall" is much more common in the UK and generally more polite. Este es un verbo no muy común por ser formal. Su significado es como el del verbo “will”, expresa algo en relación a lo que puede llegar a suceder.
Chris shall be happy to see you. (Chris will be happy to see you.)
Obligación MUST/HAVE TO * O... VE T / HA UST M "Must" indicates an obligation, prohibition or necessity. You can also use "have to". Expresa necesidad o una sugerencia contundente. Además, implica que puedes llegar a suponer referente a algo.
You must [have to] read this book, it's fantastic.
You must [have to] brush your teeth two times a day. We must [have to] leave now or we will be late. You can also use "must" to indicate probability or assume something.
John's not here. He must be sick because he never
misses class.
It must be difficult to learn a new language as an
adult. Consejo U LD SHO indicates an obligation or recommendation. Se utiliza más a la hora de dar consejos, hacer o pedir sugerencias, opiniones y acciones, o para generar cierto nivel de expectativa ante algo futuro. I should call my parents more often.(Debería llamar a mis padres más a menudo.)
You shouldn’t work so hard.(No debería trabajar tan duro.)
They should practice more if they want to win the
championship.(Deberían practicar más si quieren ganar el campeonato.) T O. . . G HT OU “Ought to” es un sinónimo de “should” . No es muy frecuente que te encuentres con este verbo. Sin embargo, su significado es parecido al de “should”. She ought to quit smoking.(Debería dejar de fumar.) I ought to call my parents more often.(Debería llamar a mis padres más a menudo.) They ought to work less.(Deberían trabajar menos.) Necesidad o no. ed to 't ne D id n . n 't, h av e ee d dn 't N N ee an d Se forma: Sujeto + needn't + verbo infinitivo (sin to)
Sujeto + didn't need to + infintivo
Sujeto + needn't have + participio pasado
Ejemplos:
You needn't arrive early. No hace falta que llegues temprano.
(Cuando se usa needn't significa que no es necesario hacer algo.)
I didn't need to arrive early. Yo no tenia que llegar tan temprano.
(Cuando se usa didn't need to significa que no has hecho la acción porque no era necesario)
I needn't have arrived so early. No tenia que haber llegado tan
temprano. (Cuando se usa needn't have significa que has hecho la acción aunque no fue necesario.)