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The document provides an overview of modals, which are auxiliary words that enhance sentence meaning. It categorizes modals into present and past forms and outlines their usages, including expressing ability, future intentions, permission, necessity, and suggestions. Examples illustrate how each type of modal functions in sentences.

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Modals

The document provides an overview of modals, which are auxiliary words that enhance sentence meaning. It categorizes modals into present and past forms and outlines their usages, including expressing ability, future intentions, permission, necessity, and suggestions. Examples illustrate how each type of modal functions in sentences.

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Modals
Definition

Modals are part of Auxiliary (auxiliary words) which gives


additional meaning to a sentence to sharpen meaning.
Kinds of Modals
Basically there are 2 types of modals, namely modals
present and past modals with the following forms:

Pres
Past
ent
Can (bisa)

Will (akan) Could

Shall Would
(akan)
Should
May
(mungkin) Might

Must Had to
(Harus)
-
Should
(Harus)
Usages of Modals
1. Can /
Could
Can / cauld can be used to state the
ability to do something.
Example:

He can help us solving our problem


He couldn’t lift this heavy stone when I was child.

2. Will / Would / Should


Could
Will / would / shall can be used to state
something that is planned to be done / not
done in the future
Example:

We will call you later


We shall not be moved from this top position.
I would go to your office last night
3. May /
Might
May / Might can be used to permit (permission), and also
the possibility.

Example:

You may take a rest now


I think I might not be able to finish reading this thick book tonight

4. Must / Had
Must / Had to be used to express an absolute
necessity (no other choice) and prohibition, and also
be used to express a logical (conclusion) of
something that has happened.
Example:

I must study harrd to get a perfect score


You must not climb this hill, it’s too steep and dangerous
Our parents room’s light is out, they must be a sleep
5. Should

Should be used to express a suggestion, hope,


and a necessity that is not absolute.
Example:

I think you should ask for her apologize


My book order should arrive this Saturday
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