Modal of expectationMiguel ngel Contreras RodrguezEnglish 4
What are modals of expectationThey help verbs. They express a
wide range of meanings: Ability, possibility, permission and
necessityMost of the modals have more than one meaning.
Past ofiswillwouldshallshouldcancould
WOULDWould can be used as used to when the action was repeated
regularly in the past. If the situation existed in the past without
repetition, would is not used.Examples:I would like more wter.
They said the would buy the house if we fix the roof.
SHOULDExpresses one's expectation of behaviorbased on cultural
norms. Cultural expectations come from rules, ethics, and codes
shared by social groups.Examples:She should be here any minuteYou
should get your car checked.
COULDexpresses an idea or an option without imposing one's
judgment of what is"right" to do. Couldis often used for offering
ideas as possible solutions.Examples:We could go to the movies
tonight.She was the only one who could sing.
