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Can ,   could , will , would , may , must , might , shall and should   are  helping verbs called modals .  Each of them has their own functions.  As you read the functions, take note of the examples  and notice : ● when they are combined with an action verb, the meaning of the     verb changes.  Example :    can talk   -  ability to talk;  will talk   -      intention to talk ;  must talk -   the necessity   to talk ● they cannot act alone – they always need a main verb ● in using them,  the simple form of the verb is always used (without     s ,   ed ,  or  ing ) 1.  Can  is used to a.  express ability. The past form of can for ability is could . He  can  speak Spanish but he can't write it well. She  can  drive a car. b.  make requests and orde...

Having reviewed the  Rules in Using Modal s, let’s practice :     Part One  :   Complete the sentence using the modal that is best suited to the sentence: You seem to be having trouble there. ________ I help you ? ( Would Will Shall ) I don't have enough money to buy lunch. ________ you lend me a hundred pesos? ( May Could Shall ) It's way past my bedtime and I'm really tired. I ________ go to bed. (should may  could) He ________ have committed the crime. He wasn't even in the city that night. ( might shouldn't couldn't) Miss Reyes, we've finished our report for today. _______ we leave now, please? (May Can Must) Mandy said that you didn't have to buy her anything on her birthday, but I really think you  ______ at least give   her some flowers. (might, will, should) Oh my God, he's unconscious. Don't move him -- he _______ have internal injuries. Somebody call an  ambu...

Just like the prepositions of time,  using  at and in for place are confusing.  Here are the rules to aid you in composing what you have to say : 1   You use at   to talk about: a.      a specific place                    I was at my friend’s house. We waited at the bus stop for ages. Neil wasn’t at work.  I think he’s ill. Let’s stay at home tonight. b.      an exact address                              She lives at   No.48 Apple Creek Street.  c.      public places or institutions    I’ll be at the station at nine.  We met at university in 1985. d.      shops or workplaces He’s at the doctor’s now. e....