MODALS IN THE PAST FORM

Could, Might … Nah otak aye stag lagi nih tuk bikin kata pengantarnya. Dah langsung aja kale yah, topik yang bakaln dibahas ini adalah MODALS IN THE PAST FORM. Mau tau lebih nih? Nyok gulir ke bawah,pahami,cermati dan resapi. Selamat Belajar!

Definition

Dalam bahasa Indonesia, modals in the past form berarti kata bantu  atau pengandaian dalam bentuk lampau.

Use the Modals

·            To talk about someone’s ability (or inability) to do something.

   e.g. : We can find your house without the street plan

            She can’t have a daughter that old!

·            To talk about an action that is necessary (or immposible, or not necessary)

   e.g. : You must always have your driver’s license when you are driving

   your car

·            To talk about a situation that is possible (or impossible)

   e.g. : do be careful with the glass, the baby might knock it over

Modals in The Past

Present Form      : Can ; May ; Will ; Shall

Past Form          : Could ; Might ; Would ; Should

Formula

·         Could + Verb base

 We can use this formula : to offer suggestion or possibilities.

 e.g. : Tery could help you to explain this topic

·         Might + Verb base

 Use might to tell the possibilities

 e.g. : He might get a bad condition

·         Would + Verb base

 Use would to express polite request

 e.g. : Would you mind sending this e-mail

·         Should + Verb base

 e.g. : Tina, you should met with the