H2 I. Grammar

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

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Homework check

(30 opdr. oefenprogr. Engels af en lezen)

Learning goal

New grammar (lessonup)

Work time

Learning goal

 I can use modals correctly.

Present Perfect

used to say that something happened in the past and continues in the present.

 

It is important at the time of speaking.

There is still a connection with the here and now.

What is a
modal verb ?

Modals

* Modal verbs are unlike other verbs!

* They do not change form.

* Verb after a modal is always in the infinitive. 

* Modals are rule 1 verbs, this means you do not use do/does/did when making questions or negations with them. 

! To have to is an exception; it is a rule 2 verb. (Two singular subjects connected by or, either/or, or neither/nor require a singular verb.)

Modal verb: can

Can & to be able to

Can is used to talk about possibility and ability, make requests, ask for or give permission. 

To be able to is only used to talk about ability.

He can run really fast.

Can I go to the bathroom?

They weren’t able to solve the problem.

Modal verb: could

Could is the past tense of can but

And used as a more formal or polite way to ask questions.

 Also used when something is likely to happen in the future, but is not certain.

I could hold my breath much longer when I was younger.

Could you show me where it hurts?

We couldn't walk a mile every day, if we feel like it.

Modal verbs: must, have to and should

Must and have to used to say that an action needs to be done (obligation). 

Must when the need comes from the speaker. 

Have to when the need or obligation comes from someone else like a doctor.

Should is used to give advice, say that something is the right thing to do, or make a suggestion.

You should go to the doctor.

Do we have to take our medication?

Which is the modal verb:
All visitors must report to the office.

_____ I go to the bathroom?

I _______ hold my breath much longer when I was younger.

_____ you show me where it hurts?

I ______ not forget to buy shampoo.

You ____ go to the doctor.

Stepping Stones

Exc. Chapter 2 I. Grammar