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LET'S READ! 📖 Direction: Read the short diaogue then answer the questions being asked.
Anna
John
To New Zealand. We're going skiing.
Anna
Really? Can you ski?
John
Well, I could ski quite well when I was a child, but that was 10 years ago. I think I might not have any problems.
Anna
No, you'll be fine. You'll have to be careful on the first day, but after a day or two of lessons, you'll be able to ski quite fast.
John
Lessons? Must you have an instructor?
Anna
Hmm...yes, I think you ought to have some lessons. You don't have to, but it's a good idea.
John
I don't know. It may be expensive.
Anna
It could be. Just a second, my friend is a ski instructor. He might know a cheap instructor in New Zealand. You should call him.
John
Great! May I have his number, please?
Anna
Of course.
QUESTIONS
1. Where is John going on holiday? What is he doing there?
2. What is Anna's opinion about taking some ski lessons?
3. What does John think about the lessons?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Modals of Advice
Should and Ought to
1. Should has a similar meaning to must, but is not strong.
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You should call him.
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You should have some lessons.
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2. Use should to ask for and give advice.
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What should I do now?
Example:
I don't feel well.
You should go home.
3. We make questions by putting should before the subject.
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Should we buy a guidebook?
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What should I do?
Example:
4. Ought to [aat - too] = should but it is less common. Ought to is very rare in questions and negatives.
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I think you ought to have some lessons.
Example:
Modals of Possibility
May and Might
1. Use may or might to talk about the chance of something being true.
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He might know a cheap instructor in New Zealand.
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My mom may know his number.
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2. Use might instead of may if you think the chance is less certain.
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It may snow in the Himalayas next week.
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You might see a Yeti there. (if they exist)
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3. We can also use could to talk about possibility.
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We could go in summer.
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The lesson fee could be expensive.
Example:
4. The negative of might is might not, or (sometimes) mightn't [my -tnt].The negative of may is may not.
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It might not / mightn't be very glad to see you.
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Many people may not return alive.
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- NOTES
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Maybe is not the same as may be.
Maybe (one word) means "possibly" and usually begins a sentence.
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May be is two words: a modal (like can and must) + verb
Example:
Maybe the fee is expensive.
The fee may be expensive.
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LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Direction: Look at the photo and offer advice. Use the modals of advice that you learned.
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Situation: I am always later. What should I do? | Situation: I have a headache. What should I do? |
Advice: | Advice: |
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Situation: I have a lot of tasks at work. What should I do? | Situation: I want to lose weight. What should I do? |
Advice: | Advice: |
B. Direction: Look at the photos and think about what could happen in the future using the modals of possibility.
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Situation: The boy did not study for the exam tomorrow.
Possibility:
2.
Situation: The woman is asking the man for directions.
Possibility:
Where are you going on holiday?