Gs Can Could Would 1 PDF
Gs Can Could Would 1 PDF
Gs Can Could Would 1 PDF
We use the modal verbs can, could and would to offer to do things for people or to invite them to
do something. We also use them to make requests or ask permission to do something.
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They are a type of auxiliary verb we use with other verbs to add more
meaning to the verb. After modal verbs we use the infinitive form without to.
Modals are not used with the auxiliary verb do; to form the negative, we add not
after the modal. To ask questions, we put the modal in front of the subject.
Hey, you couldn't pass me that plate, could you?
Can I have a taste?
Modals do not change in the third person singular form (he/she/it) in the
present simple. Sophie
Sophie can send photos.
We use them for lots of different things, and the same modal verbs can have
several different uses. Today we are just going to look at offers, invitations,
requests and permission.
Right, fire away! I mean, you can fire away if you like.
Oh, you’re giving me permission. Thank you. We use would + like a lot for
offers. It’s very useful for different situations.
Would you like to come to our house for dinner?
Would you like some cake?
Would you like to celebrate Chinese New Year with us?
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For more informal invitations you can use can + get. Get means buy in this
context.
Can I get you a drink?
We also use would and can for offering to help someone.
Would you like some help?
Can I help you?
Can I give you a hand with that?
Ah, so you need to listen carefully to see if the answer is yes or no.
Ah, you mean the intonation? Yes, that’s very important, I’m glad you
mentioned that. It can make all the difference between sounding polite and
rude. It’s very important to get it right if you want a stranger to do something
for you. You need to get ‘up and down’ movement in your voice.
Right. One more thing, do you think you could help me with my homework now?
It would only take about an hour.