"Could" is a modal verb used to express possibility or past ability as well as to make suggestions and requests. "Could" is also commonly used in conditional
1. classify the definition and characteristics of modal verbs. 2. summarize different functions of the same modal verb from clause examples. 3. compare the differences in the strength of tone when “could”, “may”, “might” and “must” ar...
Note: Can and could do not take an infinitive (to verb) and do not take the future auxiliary will. Incorrect: I can to help you this afternoon. Correct: I can help you this afternoon. Correct: I will (I'll) be able to help you this afternoon. Possibility / Impossibility can / ca...
8.1dare (normal verb) ·to be brave enough to do something I didn't dare to commit transgressions. ·Challenge someone I dare you to put a step forward. 8.2dare (modal verb) ·Mainly in questions or negatives He dare not refuse my offer. ...
MODAL VERB meaning: a verb (such as can, could, shall, should, ought to, will, or would) that is usually used with another verb to express ideas such as possibility, necessity, and permission
1.教学重点:学会用情态动词must, can ,could,may ,might等表推测的用法以及各个相近情态动词间的区分。 2.教学难点:各个表推测情态动词的用法区分。 三、教学过程: (一)师生互相问候; (二)检测复习与导入(目的是复习情态动词以及引出情态动词表推测的用法) 由二则谜语引入要教的情态动词: (1).You can’t ca...
modal verb(情态动词)属于动词的一种,主要用于表达可能性、必要性、允许、能力或建议等情态意义。它在语法功能、形式特征和实际用法上与其他动词存在显著差异。以下从定义、语法特点、常见示例等方面展开说明。 一、定义与功能 情态动词是动词的子类,属于助动词(auxiliary verb)的一种...
We can use the modal verbs “can” and “could” to describe ability. Example 1: Brittany can run eight miles without stopping. This sentence uses the modal verb “can.” In the example, “can” demonstrates Brittany’s ability to run eight miles. “Can” is followed by the base verb ...
“modal verb”的意思是“情态动词”。 一、发音 读音:英[ˈməʊdl vɜːb],美[ˈmoʊdl vɜːrb]。 二、词性与释义 情态动词是助动词(auxiliary verb)的一种,主要用于表示说话人对所说话语的态度和看法。例如: 1. 表示能力、可能,如“can/could”。例如“You can sit here.(你可以...