Modal verbs

• Engels
• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 4

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can and could

• Can and could are modal verbs used to make requests. 
• Structure: 

CAN/COULD + subject + verb (infinitive without TO) 

For example:

• Can you pass the juice?
• Could you help me with my homework Mr. Johnston?

Let's practise!! 

Put the words in the right order.

help / ? / me / you / could

Put the words in the right order.

can / pass / my / pen / you / me / ?

Which is correct?

1. Could you please to send me the money?
2. Could you please send me the money?

Which is correct?

1. Could you please bring my keys?
2. Could you bring my keys, please?

Which is correct?

1. Can I have another drink?
2. I can have another drink?

Which is correct?

1. Could she email me later?
2. Could she please email me later?
3. She could please email me later?

On the next slide you will find a link to a Bookwidget. Look at the picture and make a request. There are 5 pictures.  

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may, could and can

• Can and mayare modal verbs used to ask for permission. 
• Structure: 

MAY / COULD / CAN +  I +  verb (infinitive without TO) 

For example:

• May I play your guitar? 
• Could I bring my bag into the concert? 
• Can I sit here? 

Let's practise!! 

Put the words in the right order.

to the mall / go / I / may / ?

Put the words in the right order.

again / she / ? / try / can

Which is correct?

1. Can she have another glass?
2. Can she have another glass, please?

Which is correct?

1. Can they drive the car?
2. Can drive they the car?

On the next slide you will find a link to a Bookwidget. Look at the picture and ask for permission.  

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