Modal Verbs: Might, Should, Could

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Modal verbs: might, should, could

When do we use it?

MIGHT

• Is used to express future possibility.  --> She might give us a discount.

SHOULD

• Is used to give advice . --> You should try this new restaurant.

COULD

• Is used to give a suggestion. --> You could write her a letter.

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Which modal verb was NOT used in the video?

1. Could
2. Might
3. Should
4. Would

What modal verbs can we use to express future possibility, give advice or a suggestion?

1. Might, should, do
2. Do, should, could
3. Might, should, could
4. Might, do, could

Future possibility

Giving advice

Giving a suggestion

We could buy a bigger house.

She might give us a discount.

You should try this new restaurant.

Could you get her a card?

What should we all do?

He might go to Rome this year.

3 Main rules to remember

The main verb comes without “to”

• I might eat pizza.                     Main verb: “to eat”

Modal verbs take no ‘s’ in the 3rd person singular

• She could leave.          NOT --> She coulds leave.

Add “not” between modal verb and the main verb to form a negative

•  He should not drive tonight.        OR        He shouldn't drive tonight.

 

Is this sentence correct?
I might to eat pizza.

Yes

No

Is this sentence correct?
She coulds leave.

Yes

No

Is this sentence correct?
He shouldn't drive.

Yes

No

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