modals: to express abilities, possibility, permission (in formal and informal situations)
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Expressing present abilities
I can swim
But…..
He can’t swim!
But I can also say…. I’m so cool! I always succeed in attracting people!
I’m able to be very…very strong!
I’m capable of taming wild beasts!
When I was a child….
I Could Ride A Bike…
But……
I couldn’t tidy my bedroom!
I couldn’t run so fast when I was 3…. But…….That morning I was able to be back in time!!
And I also managed to get some cheese!
In the future…
I’ll be able to play the violin, one day!
AND……..
I’ll be able to ride a motorbike when I grow up!
Expressing possibility, permission
Can I go to the toilet, please?
I Could go out with friends when I was 15
Asking permission (informal)
Can I open that door, please?
Can we go swimming?
Asking permission (formal)• Do you mind if I make you a
few questions?
• May I ask you some more details about the job?
• Could I leave my car here, sir?
Asking something…(informal)• Can I have a sandwhich, instead?
Can I have a French Croissant,please?
Asking something (formal)
Could you give me the telephone number of Mr. Whitman, please?(kind)
May I have his phone number, please? (very formal)
Would you mind repeating that, please?
Do you mind repeating that name, please?