Level a2 module a unit 2 part 1 language file

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1 Unit 2- Part 1 - Language File Modal Verbs Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verbs. By auxiliary we mean that they don 9t go alone, they go with a main verb and they carry a meaning, a modality. Modal verbs I can play the piano very well modal main verb verb In this part of Unit 2, we are going to learn the following modal verbs: may - can 3 could 3 should 3 must 3 mustn 9t (must not) 2 Modal Verbs May We use may to ask for permission in a polite way.

May I go to the toilette? Yes, you may May I open the window? No, you may not .

It 9s cold outside. May I turn on the air-conditioning? Yes, you may .

It 9s really hot here. 3 Modal Verbs Can We use can to express ability . She can play the piano but she can not (or cannot) play the guitar.

We can run very fast but we can 9t win a race. The kids can read well but they can 9t write. Notice that we can use can not or its contracted form can 9t .

4 Modal Verbs Could We use could to ... more. less.

make requests . Could you bring the report tomorrow? Could you show me they way to the airport, please? Could you lend me your mobile phone to make a short call? 5 Modal Verbs Should We use should to give advice . You should eat healthy food. You should not eat so many hamburgers. He should wake up early . He shouldn 9t be late for school. My mother should sleep more at night. She shouldn 9t watch so many TV shows. Notice that we can use should not or its contracted form shouldn 9t . 6 Modal Verbs Must We use must to express obligation . You must start work early in the morning. We must pay attention to the teacher 9s explanations I must finish the report before Monday. We can 9t use must not / mustn 9t to negate these sentences because must has a different meaning when it is in the negative form. 7 Modal Verbs Mustn 9t We use mustn 9t to express prohibition . You mustn 9t go to work without a uniform. We mustn 9t speak loudly in the doctor 9s waiting room. I mustn 9t use my father 9s new car.

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