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情態助動詞 A2

In this lesson, you can learn about English modal verbs.

You'll see answers to all these questions in this class.

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Let's get back to our topic with some basic points you should know to use modal verbs

So, can you tell me something about modal verbs?

Of course, even though it may be challenging.

You just heard a dialogue with nine lines.

Can you name the nine modal verbs in English?

Maybe you know them already, but if not, you can go back and try to find them in the dialogue.

The nine modal verbs are: can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should and must.

What do modal verbs do, and how are they different from other verbs?

Modal verbs add information to other verbs.

They can add ideas like possibility, uncertainty, or obligation to another verb.

Grammatically, modal verbs follow their own rules.

Rule number one: a modal verb is followed by an infinitive verb, without 'to'.

For example: 'She can speak fluent Spanish.'

'We shouldn't do anything until we know more.'

You can't put a noun after a modal verb, or an -ing verb, or anything else, only an

Rule number two: modal verbs can't be used in different times or tenses.

Modal verbs don't have past, perfect or future tenses like regular verbs do.

There are some cases where this isn't 100% true.

For example, 'could' is the past tense of 'can' in some cases.

'Would' sometimes acts like a past version of 'will'.

However, 'could' can also have a present or future meaning.

It's better to think about each modal verb individually.

Rule number three: modal verbs are *auxiliary* verbs.

That means you make negatives by adding 'not' to the end of the verb.

Negative modal verbs are often contracted, although 'might not' and 'may not'

are usually written fully, without contractions.

For 'will' and 'shall', the spelling changes in the negative: will, won't; shall,

To make a question, move the modal verb before the subject.

What about the other question: why are modal verbs important?

Modal verbs can express many basic concepts which you will need regularly, in any situation.

Modal verbs are used to express obligation, give advice, talk about possibility and probability,

Next, let's look at the meanings which modal verbs can express in more detail.

I'm thinking I might ask for a transfer to the Singapore office.

I've always wanted to live abroad, and I think now's the right time.

I think if you've thought about it, then you should try it.

Better to regret something you did than something you didn't do; that's my view.

Anyway, I'm sure they'll agree; you have a good track record here, and if you come

back later you'll have a lot of valuable experience.

I'm just worried, because I know that Olga asked for a transfer to Canada, and they wouldn't

Olga's a tax specialist; she's irreplaceable.

I wanted to ask one more thing: will you write a reference for me?

There's one more thing you must do before you apply.

You can use modal verbs to express nine fundamental ideas.

Maybe you're thinking: “That's nice and easy!

There are nine modal verbs, and nine meanings, so each verb must have one meaning, right?”

Unfortunately, it's more complicated than that.

Secondly, every modal verb can have more than one meaning.

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英語情態動詞完全指南 - 英語語法課程 (Complete Guide to English Modal Verbs - English Grammar Lesson)

present

situation

negative

completely