MODALS

SHOULD/ MAY/ CAN Modals are verbs that modify other verbs TRIAL CLASS LESSON(English as Second Language/Beginner) NegativeSubject + Modal + Not + Base Form of Verb + ObjectsThey can't visit next week. You shouldn't go to that film. Note that all subjects take the same form of the modal.PositiveSubject + Modal + Base Form of Verb + ObjectsHe can play the piano.I must leave soon.  Giving Advice with Should'Should' is used when asking for or giving advice. It is also used when asking for suggestionsI think you should see a doctor.What type of job should I get? Question Modal + Subject + Base Form of Verb + Objects Can you help me? What should I do?  E X E R C I S EChoose the right modal to complete the sentence.1. I can’t ____ tennis very well. (play, to play, playing)2. What ____ ? (should she do, do she should, should she does)3. She ____ tomorrow. (can come, can comes, cans come)4. ____ with you to the party? (can I come, do I can come, can come I)5. She ____ so much time playing video games. (shouldn’t spend, should ‘nt spend, shouldn’t spends) 6. What ____ I buy him on his birthday? (can, should)7. How much ____ you afford? (can, should)8. ____ you speak Spanish? (can, does)9. Speak up! I ____ understand you (can’t, don’t can, shouldn’t)10. I think you ____ visit a doctor. (shoulds, should, can) Asking for Permission with May'May' is used to ask for permission. May I help you?May I visit you this afternoon?NOTE: In spoken English, 'Can I ...?' is often used instead of 'May I ...?' Expressing Ability with Can'Can' is used to speak abilities. He can speak Japanese. Can you play golf?