We use the modals can to talk about ability in the present


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We use the modals CAN to talk about ability in the present

  • We use the modals CAN to talk about ability in the present
  • I can speak English. You can drink my tea and read my book then. I can meet you tomorrow . She is old. She can not play tennis. Can I ask you a question.
  • We use the modal verb COULD to talk about ability in the past.
  • When I was 6, I could ride a bike. We could not go out. What could they draw? They could draw a horse. He could speak 7 languages in thirties.
  • Be able to general or specific ability
  • Max was able to swim.
  • My sister is not able to cook when she got married because she did not have enough time.

The main verbs of obligation are: MUST, HAVE TO, SHOULD. The past of have to or has to is has. Must it for personal obligations. Have to is for general obligation.

  • The main verbs of obligation are: MUST, HAVE TO, SHOULD. The past of have to or has to is has. Must it for personal obligations. Have to is for general obligation.
  • You must stop here.
  • You have to wear a seatbelt when you drive.
  • You must answer at least one question.
  • You should call Mary. I know she misses you a lot.
  • She looks sick. She should go home.
  • You should not have smoked.
  • I have to return the book now.
  • I had to wear a school uniform when i was a child

We use MUST official, writen rule

  • We use MUST official, writen rule
  • You must be 18 or older to vote.
  • Duty or strong moral obligation
  • You must respect your parents.
  • We use SHOULD personal obligation weaker than must
  • I should eat more vegatables.
  • You should to walk to work.
  • You should save some money.
  • You should do more exercise.
  • We used HAVE TO in place of must when speaking NOT a modal verb.
  • She has to finish the report by 5:00.

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