English in Action III

Stage 1 : Modal Verbs - Will, Would, Shall

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a). Watch the video and make a summary of the topic.

Moral Verb: will (used in promises and voluntary actions that take place in the
future).
It is used to express desire, choices, the future, capacity or capability, insistence, etc.
Also used in direct speech.

Affirmative: subject + will + base verb + rest of the sentence.

Ex: I will give you a call at 6 o'clock.

Negative: subject + will not + base verb + rest of the sentence.

Ex: They wońt drive fast.

Question: Will + subject + base verb + rest of the sentence ?

Ex: Will you call me today?

Will can only be used with another modal verb if it is have to or be able to.
Will don't use dońt , doseńt, and didńt.

Moral Verb: Would (past form of will or auxiliary functions)

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Used to express desire, preference, possibility, or to make a request. Also used in

reported speech.

Affirmative: subject + would + base verb

Ex: I would go home.

Negative: subject + would not + base verb

Ex: I would not go home.

Question: would + subject + base verb?

Ex: Would you go home?

Moral Verb: Shall (to indicate future action)

Used for suggestions, promises, predestination, inevitability, deliver obligation.

Affirmative: Subject + shall + base verb + rest of the sentence.

Ex: I shall be replaced by someone from London's office.

Negative: Subject + shall not + base verb + rest of the sentence.

Ex: I shall not be replaced at all.

Question: Shall + subject + base verb + rest of the sentence.

Ex: Shall we begin dinner.

Shall is often used with I and We.

Will is less formal than shall
Shall is more certain than should.
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