6 - Modal Verbs
The Modal Auxiliaries
In previous Units we looked at verb tenses, and we saw how some tenses – the progressive and perfect tenses – add more information than just ‘when’. These tenses show not only when an action happens, but also how we look at that action.
In this Unit, we will explore another way of adding meaning to the verb. The Modal Auxiliaries add ‘attitude’ to the main verb.
Follow the steps below to complete this unit:
1. Read an overview of ‘What is CLIL for?’. Use one of the online dictionaries to look up any words you do not know.
2. Read the Language Focus on the Modal Auxiliaries, which is split into different sections.
Please read using the links below in order:
Read the Language Focus online:
Download the Language Focus as a PDF:
1. The Modal Auxiliaries
2. Meanings of Modals
3. Modals of Ability
4. Modals of Possibility
5. Modals of Obligation
6. Modals of Permission
Then return to this page.
3. Practise the language points using the exercises below:
4. Link to other websites where you can read more about the language point, or do further practice:
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