3.1 Overview of Simple Modals and Phrasal Modals
- 1. Section A
- 2. We can use simple modals and phrasal modals (+ the base form of a main verb) to express different beliefs and attitudes about what we say. He English very well already.can speak We use simple modals and phrasal modals to express different social purposes such as ability. For example: Ability
- 3. These forms can also express other social purposes. For example: He an English class. It’s a requirement.has to take Obligations He really an English class.should take Advice
- 4. You an English class, too.might want to take Softening Advice me with my English homework?Could you please help Requests English if they want to.They’re allowed to take Permission
- 5. Simple modal and phrasal modal forms can express how sure or likely an event is. For example: English 101 next fall.He’s going to take He an English class in the fall – I’m not sure.may take She here by 7:00. She left an hour ago.should be
- 6. Section B
- 7. Most simple modals can refer to things that are generally true. For example: Students a good night’s sleep before exam day.should get
- 8. Most simple modals can also refer to things that are true or in progress at the moment. For example: She at work right now. I’m not sure.may be He a shower. I can hear the water.must be taking
- 9. Most simple modals can also refer to things that are future actions. For example: They at 7:00 instead of 6:00. Their flight is late.might arrive those to the office for you.I’ll take
- 10. Unlike simple modals, phrasal modals include a helping verb, have or be. We show time by using the correct past, present, or future form of those verbs. For example: She at 5:00 tomorrow. Work starts at 6:00.has to get up We on Monday. Anne is sick.won’t be able to meet