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How can you ask for and give permission?
Can I...? Could I...? May I...? You may (not)...
How do you make requests?
Can you...? Will you...? Could you...? Do you think you could...? Would you...? Would you mind...?
How do you make offers?
Can I...? Shall I...? Why don't I...? Would you like me to...? I'll... I could...
How do you make suggestions?
Let's... Shall I/we...? How about...? What about...? Why don't I/we...?
How do you give orders and advice?
must, should, had better, ought to, could
What verb form comes after a modal? (Are there any exceptions?)
infinitive without to (ought)
You haven't worked for months. You ______ start looking for a job.
must / ought to / had better
You hurt his feelings. You _____________ those mean things to him. (say)
shouldn't have said
A: I'm bored. _______ go to the park.
Let's
I've slept through my alarm clock 5 times this week. I ______ go to sleep earlier so that I wake up on time.
must / ought to / (really) should
It's a cold, rainy day. Make a suggestion about what to do.
...
It's a beautiful, hot, sunny day. Make a suggestion about what to do.
...
Your friend is struggling with the task the teacher has set, while you have already finished your work. Make an offer to help them.
...
You're lost and looking for the hospital. Ask someone for directions.
...
I'm cold. _______ close the window?
Can you / Will you / Could you / Would you
Excuse me, sorry to bother you, but I have a really bad headache. _______________ the music down? (turn)
Would you mind turning...? / Do you think you could turn...?
