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Modal Verb

The document discusses modal verbs and the differences between could and would. It explains that could is the past tense of can and expresses possible situations, while would is the past tense of will and expresses imaginary situations. It also provides examples of polite expressions using could and would as well as examples of using should to give advice.

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Modal Verb

The document discusses modal verbs and the differences between could and would. It explains that could is the past tense of can and expresses possible situations, while would is the past tense of will and expresses imaginary situations. It also provides examples of polite expressions using could and would as well as examples of using should to give advice.

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MODAL VERB

An auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or posibility

 Shall
 Will
 Would
 Could
 Must
 Can
 Might
 May

Could vs Would
1. Past Tense
Could – past tense form of can
 I can drink five cups of coffee in a single day.
 I could drink five cups of coffee in a single day when I was younger.
Would – past tense form of will
 I know she will accept the proposal.
 I knew she would accept the proposal.

2. (a) Possible Situations


 It could rain tonight.
 Jayson didn’t attend the meeting. He could be busy.

(b) Imaginary Situations


 If I had much money, I would travel the world.
 If Lance worked hard, he would get a better position.

3. Polite Expressions
(a) Making suggestions – could
 We could try their specialty.
(Would Try)
(b) Making offers- Would you like...?
 Would you like some cup of coffee?
(Could you like)
(c) Making Requests
 Could you open the door please?
 - Would you open?
 Would you mind opening the door?
X - Could you mind....?
(d) Asking for permission
 Could I borrow your book for this week?
 Would it be okay if I borrowed your book?

Should
To give advice

 People here can understand English. You should not worry.

 “I have severe headache.”


“You should go to the doctor.”

Could/Would/Should

1. Would you mind lending me your output?


2. Lance could run a mile in 10 minutes when he was young.
3. If I became the president , I would build more classrooms for learners.
4. We support you. You should not be afraid to try.
5. Miel isn’t answering her phone. She could be busy.

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