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Modal verbs are used to express meanings like possibility, necessity, permission and advice. They modify the meaning of the main verb by indicating the speaker's attitude. There are different types of modal verbs including ability, permission, advice, necessity, possibility, request and future modal verbs. Modal verbs are important for communicating effectively and clarifying intentions.

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Modal Verb Presentation

Modal verbs are used to express meanings like possibility, necessity, permission and advice. They modify the meaning of the main verb by indicating the speaker's attitude. There are different types of modal verbs including ability, permission, advice, necessity, possibility, request and future modal verbs. Modal verbs are important for communicating effectively and clarifying intentions.

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TOPIC

“MODAL VERB”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Importance and Usage of Modal Verbs in Daily Life (Aliza Khan ADP-PT)
• What is Modal Verbs? (Rehab ADP-PT)
• Permission and Advice Modal Verb (Durey Samin DPT)
• Necessity and Possibility Model Verb (Dua Khan DPT)
• Request and Habit Modal Verb (Aqsa Noor DPT)
IMPORTANCE OF MODAL VERBS

• They allow us to express different


shades of meaning
and convey our attitudes towards
what we are saying.
• Its Important to Communicate
Effectively to someone.
• They help to clarify what is really
being meant by the main verb.
WHAT ARE MODAL VERBS?
• Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verb in English
• They express a range of different meanings,
such as possibility, necessity, ability, permission,
obligation, and advice
• They modify the meaning of the main verb in a sentence,
indicating how the speaker feels about the action.
• For example, "I can play the guitar"
• suggests that the speaker has the ability to play the guitar, while
• "I must finish this report"
• suggests that the speaker is obligated to finish the report.
HOW TO USE MODAL VERBS IN DAILY LIFE?

1. Giving and receiving directions:


• Modal verbs like "can," "could," and "may" can be used to
• indicate the possibility
taking a certain route or making a turn.
• For example,
• "You could take a left turn at the next intersection" suggests a possible route.
2. Negotiating and making agreements:
• Modal verbs like "should," "must," and "will" can be used to negotiate
and make agreements with others.
• For example, "We should work together on this project" suggests cooperation,
• while "We must agree on the terms before signing the contract" indicates a requirement.
TYPES OF MODAL VERBS

1. Ability Modal Verb


2. Permission Modal Verd
3. Advice Modal Verb
4. Necessity Modal Verb
5. Possibility Modal Verb
6. Request Modal Verb
7. Future Modal Verb
ABILITY MODAL VERB

• These Modal Verbs use we are able to do something or not.


• Can" and "could" are like magic words are Ability M.V
• Examples,
• if you ask "Can I have a cookie?“
and I say "Yes, you can,
• " that means you are allowed to have a cookie.
• Paul could speak Chinese when he was a child
• Jackie cannot play piano..
PERMISSION MODAL VERB
• A modal of permission is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to ask
for or give permission
• Example:
• Can I ask a question?
• Could I borrow your book?
• May I come in?
• Were you allowed to stay up late when you were a child?
• You can use our resources for free.
• You may leave now.
• Many years ago you could smoke in cinemas, but now it’s banned.
• Passengers must not speak to the driver while the bus is in motion.
• He couldn’t sit down during the lesson.
ADVICE MODAL VERB
• Modals of advice are a type of modal verbs used mainly to give
ask for advice.
• They are should, ought to, why don't you? , How about? and had
better
• Had better is also widely used, but we call it a modal-like
expression instead of a modal verb.
• They should start getting ready to go because the bus leaves at
4:00.
• It's really cold outside. You ought to wear a warm jacket.
• You could take private lessons.•
• Why don't you go to bed earlier?
• How about going on a diet?
• •How about trying yoga?
• You had better slow down. You are driving too fast!
NECESSITY MODAL VERB
• Necessity modals add a degree of recommendation to an action.
• Examples
• The kids must drink water every day.
• The modal is "must" It is placed before the verb "drink" and
indicate a strong recommendation that kids drink water every
day.
• My students should do their homework every night
• The modal is "should". It is before the verb "do"
• and indicates a weak recommendation that students do their
homework every night.
POSSIBILITY MODAL VERB

• Modals of possibility show that something is possible now.


• They can also show that something might happen in the future
• .Modals of possibility include might , could and may.
• These modals all have the meaning of "possible" and "maybe"
• Might and could are very common.
• May is more formal and not used as often.
• Examples
• Alia might go to the Party. Juan could be late.
They may buy a new car.
• They might attend the awards ceremony tomorrow night.
• He could call you back tonight.
HABIT MODAL VERB
• To show an ongoing or habitual action
• something the subject does regularly—
• you can use the modal verb would for the past
tense and will for the present and future.
• The phrase used to is also acceptable when you’re
talking about a habit in the past.
• Example
• When I lived alone, I would fall asleep with music.
• I will arrive early to every meeting and leave late.
• We used to go camping every summer with our
friends.
• She will often read a book before going to bed.
REQUEST MODAL VERB

• When you want to ask someone else to do


something,
start your question with
will, May,would, can, or could
• Examples
• Would you get that box off the top shelf?
• Can you please pass me the salt?
• Could I ask you a question?
• May I use your phone?
• Will you please turn off the lights?
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MAY ALLAH BE BLESSED WITH YOU

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