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Usage Of Modal Verbs

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Modal Verbs: Could, Would, Should: 

Could

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ability or lack of ability in the past

Use Examples
Asking for permission Could I borrow your book
Request Could you say it slowly
Suggestion We could try to fix it ourself
Future Possibility I think we could have another discussion
Future wish I wish we could meet next time
Ability in the past He could work for us
Would

 

 

 

 

Repeated past activities which can no longer happen in the present.

Use Examples
Asking for permission Would you mind if I bring someone with me
Request Would you mind waiting for an hour
Making arrangements Would you bear till 6pm
Invitation Wouldyou like to play this Friday
Preferences Would you prefer tea or coffee
Should

 

 

Used to indicate obligation, duty when criticising someone's action.

Use Examples
Saying what is correct We should solve this problem
Possibility Fees should be higher next year

 

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