Modal verbs

Modal verbs

WHAT ARE THE MODAL VERBS?

They are part of the group called "Auxiliar verbs", in a sentence they work toghether with a principal action verb so they can affect this verb by talking about the possibllity, obligation, desire, or ability that the subject has about that action.

Multiple Choice

Modal verbs don´t need another verb in the sentence

• True

• False

Remeber:

Modals goes with an action verb in the sentence. They are complementary or auxiliary verbs.

WHAT ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL ACTION VERBS IN THAT SENTENCES?

Well, the principal action verb will be after the modal verb and will always be in its basic form.

Multiple Choice

In the sentence: "She can ________ the breakfast tomorrow" Wich one is the right form of the action verb?

• Cooked

• Cooking

• Cook

• Cooks

Remember:

When the principal action verb is in the same sentence with a modal this will always be in its basic form.

IN A SENTENCE...

Modals are used in the affirmative, negative and interrogative form.

IN AN AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCE:

Modal verbs will be written after the subject and before the principal action verb:

They must be inside! the storm is comming.

IN A NEGATIVE SENTENCE:

Modal verbs will be written after the subject and before the not and the principal action verb:

You should´t (Should not) travel to China because of the pandemic.

IN AN INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE:

The modal verb will start the sentence and it goes before the subject and the action verb:

Can you help me please?