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What are the functions of modal verbs
permission, request, certainty, probability, ability, necessity, advice, prediction, etc.
The verb that follows a modal will be in ......... form
base or infinite form
How many single-word modals can we use with a verb?
only one
Can we use " might be able to" ?
Yes. "I might be able to join your party tomorrow."
Do we use "does/do/did" with negative modals?
NO
Can modals be used with the CONTINUOUS form: "modal + be + v-ing"?
YES. " she must be doing her homework now."
What is the negative form of "CAN"?
Can't = can not = cannot
Should we write "MUSTN'T" in our essay?
No. We usually avoid contractions in writing
What are the modals for REGRETING something? (2 answers)
SHOULD + have + V3 / SHOULDN'T + have + V3
Which modals do you use when you're SURE that something HAPPENED? (speculation)
MUST + have + V3 / MUST NOT + have + V3
Which modals do you use when there are POSSIBLE reasons that something HAPPENED?
COULD + have + v3 / MIGHT + have + V3 / MAY + have + V3
Which modals do you use when the action DIDN'T happen? (usually with IF clause)
WOULD + have + V3
Which modals do you use when the action HAPPENED ? (but would changed IF something occurred first)
WOULD NOT + have + V3
