modals

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Grammar time!

Goal:

At the end of this class, 

I understand the difference 

between can and could and 

should, must, have to

HULPWERKWOORDEN

Advies: SHOULD --> you should go to a doctor

Beleefdheid: COULD --> Could you help me, please?

Zou kunnen: COULD --> I could be late tomorrow.

Vaardigheid: CAN --> My mum can speak French

Verplichting: HAVE TO --> You have to hand in your weapon.

Gebruik

She can sing in a band. 

She could sing in a band. 

She should sing in a band.

She has to sing in a band.

Na een modal verb komt er geen +s achter het werkwoord. Je gebruikt het hele werkwoord.  Behalve met Have to

Modal Verbs: can/could/should/have to

Can

Can gebruik je als iets mogelijk of toegestaan is. Ook gebruik je can als iemand iets kan doen. 

 Can you talk to her tomorrow? (Kun je morgen met haar praten?).

You can use my bike if you want.

Could

Could is de verleden tijd van can . Maar ook als iets is mogelijk in de toekomst!

 You could see the whole city from here. (Je kon de hele stad zien vanaf hier.) 

I could help you.(Ik zou je kunnen helpen)

Speaking with Modals

 Name three things you could do when you were younger but can’t do anymore.

 Is there anything you can do better than your parents?

 Is there anything you can’t do and would like to learn?

What advice would you give to new Luzac students?

What are some things that you have to do every day?