Unit 10 Game Over
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Modal verbs are used to add detail about probability, ability, warnings, advice, permission, and obligation. If referring to the past, alternative forms must be used instead of regular modal verbs. Modal words include likely to, bound to, certain to for probability. Supposed to is used for obligation. Be able to refers to ability. Be sure to gives warnings or advice. The document provides examples of modal verbs and words in different contexts.
Unit 10 Game Over
- 1. UNIT 10: “GAME OVER” “REVIEW: MODALITY”
- 2. Modal verbs are generally used in the present tense. If we want to indicate a situation in the past, we have to use alternative forms instead of the regular modal verbs. Examples: Must not Not allowed to Can Be able to *Be able to is a more formal alternative than can.
- 3. Modal words and expressions are used to add detail to phrases about probability, ability, warnings or advice, permission, and obligation. Example: Likely to, allowed to, supposed to, be able to or be sure to.
- 4. 1. If we want to talk about probability, we use LIKELY TO (probable), BOUND TO (de seguro / seguramente), and CERTAIN TO (seguro que). Examples: He´s not likely to try smuggling parrots again. (It is improbable that he will try smuggling parrots again) The pilot is bound to know better than us. (The pilot has to know better than us) You’re certain to have your own airport story. (You must have your own airport story)
- 5. 2. If we want to talk about obligation, we use SUPPOSED TO (suponer). Example: I am supposed to check in at 7 a.m. (I have an obligation to check in at 7 a.m. for the flight to everywhere) 3. If we want to talk about ability, we use BE ABLE TO (ser capaz de). Example: If I fell asleep, I wouldn’t be able to wake up in time. (If I fell asleep, I would not have the ability to wake up in time)
- 6. 4. If we want to give warnings or advice, we use BE SURE TO (estar seguro de) Example: Be sure not to miss the plane. (I advice you not to miss your plane)
- 7. Material created and selected by Danitza Lazcano Flores, Teacher of English, Master in Education and Educational Counselor.