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English Modal Vertis Table
Past form OF “Can”
She said she Could pay for
us
as well.
polite requests Could you move your bag,
please?
possibility Te Could be that he missed
the train.
ask for Or give May I speak?
tmay pertnission (Formal) ee
possibility Te may rain tomorrow.
future for “J” and “we” | I shall see hin tomorrow.
shall questions and Let's Continue, shall wer
suggestions for “J” and
“we”
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theright thing todo _ She Coutd Call the police.
advice What should J dor
should You should stop thinking
about it.
what is likely or We should be back by
expected to happen tnidnigne.
future action or states Prices will oO up next
will (not plans) sumer.
promises andintentions — Je’s all right, Til pick it up.
past Form OF “will” He told me he would come.
imagined situation ‘U)hat would you do iF you
were hime
for polite requests, | Would you please sit down?
would offers and invitations ‘Would you like some tea?
‘We are meeting Tom nexe
Friday, would you like to
come along?
t0 Say what YOU Want to | ] would like a piece OF Cake.
do or have
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