modal verbs
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ModalsModalsModalsModals
Modals• It could be useful for all kinds
of people• it is possible/likely that it will be
useful for all kinds of people
Modals• It must be light• it is necessary/important that it is
light• it is necessary/important to make
it light (personal opinion)
Modals• We can’t use this material• it is necessary/important we don’t
use it• it is necessary/important not to
use it
Modals• We can use canvas for the
seat• it is possible for us to use canvas
(at present)
Modals• We can produce something
similar• we are able produce something
similar
Modals• We should make it in three
colours• it is advisable to make it
Modals• It doesn’t have to be very
different• it is not necessary that it is
different• it is not necessary to make it
different
Modals• It has to be safe• it is essential that it is safe• it is essential to make it safe• it is essential for us to make it safe
(general rule)
Modals• We mustn’t miss the
opportunity• it is necessary/important that we
don’t miss the opportunity• it is necessary/important not to
miss the opportunity (personal opinion)
Modals• We shouldn’t launch it until we
are ready• it is advisable not to launch it