Upload
marlene-ferreira
View
284
Download
5
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
MODAL VERBSUnit 3.4. Teens Helpline
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
XPLORE 10
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
You should talk to your parents.
Teens could be more supportive.
You would lose some weight if you exercised.
Teens might feel pressured by their friends.
should
MODAL VERBSWe use modal verbs to express a range of meanings, such as probability, certainty, possibility, suggestion, advice, ability, etc.
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
wouldcould
might
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
You should talk to your parents.
a. expresses possibility
b. suggests a course of action
c. expresses high probability
d. gives advice
The Modal Verb used in this sentence…
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
You would lose some weight if you exercised.
a. expresses possibility
b. suggests a course of action
c. expresses high probability
d. gives advice
The Modal Verb used in this sentence…
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
Teens could be more supportive.
a. expresses possibility
b. suggests a course of action
c. expresses high probability
d. gives advice
The Modal Verb used in this sentence…
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
Teens might feel pressured by their friends.
a. expresses possibility
b. suggests a course of action
c. expresses high probability
d. gives advice
The Modal Verb used in this sentence…
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
MODAL VERBS
infinitivewithout ‘to’
modal verb
You should organise your tasks better.
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
MODAL VERBS are never used alone
always have the same form
can have more than one meaning
modal + verb You should get help.
You / She could understand this.
interrogative and negative forms are made without the auxiliary to doWould you feel unhappy if your friend didn’t call? Joe shouldn’t refuse his father’s help.
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
Should is used to:
You should talk to your parents.
give advice
You should read this book on peer pressure.
give an opinion or recommendation
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
Could is used to:
You could talk to your teacher about your problem.
express possibility
We could ask for my father’s assistance. suggest a course of action
Teens could be less rebellious if parents were more tolerant.
describe a hypothetical situation
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
Would is used to:
It would be great to overcome our fears. express possibility / high probability
Teenagers would be very upset about losing their mobile phones.
express certainty / prediction
I would tell my parents if I were in your situation.
describe a hypothetical situation
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
Might is used to:
She might want to visit her grandparents. give polite advice / make polite suggestions
They might get excited about the next debate on peer pressure.
express possibility
Now Practise!
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
Choose the correct modal verb.
1. You demand to be treated fairly.
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
should
would
2. We check some websites to get some information.
would could
3. This website help you.should
might
4. you like to go to a different school?Would
Could
5. He stay if he behaved correctly.should
could
6. You break the rules at school.shouldn’t
couldn’t
Complete the sentences with modal verbs.
1. You _______ be careful about meeting online friends.
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
should
2. Parents _______ put too much pressure on teenagers.
3. Try talking to an adult that you ________ feel at ease with to discuss your problems.
4. You _______ save yourself from heartbreak if you just confided in someone.
5. I ________ see a psychiatrist if I were you.
6. I _______ be able to get good results in my final exam.
might
would
could
would
might
Replace the underlined part of these sentences by a modal verb.
1. It is possible to be bullied online.
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
2. My parents weren’t able to understand how I felt.
You might / could be bullied online.
My parents couldn’t understand how I felt.
3. You’d better talk to an adult about your fears.You should talk to an adult about your fears.
4. Are you willing to help me?Would you help me?
Further Practice!
Teresa Pinto de Almeida ▪ Paula M. Araújo ▪ Telma Coelho de Sousa
Modal Verbs Quiz 1
Modal Verbs – Reference + Quiz