Match the functions of the modal verbs to the examples Modal verbs: don't take -s, -ing or -ed affixes; are followed by the bare infinitive; don't need any auxiliaries (except have to). Modals of Ability Ability in the present (ability to do something in a particular moment) Ability in the past (general abilities) Ability in the future Ability in the present (general ability) Ability in the past (achieving something on a specific occasion) On holiday, we were able to get up early only because of a grandad. I feel so good today! I think I'm able to do anything! I can play the violin quite well. My brother is taking guitar classes now. Next year he will be able to participate in a competition. I could multiply numbers before we actually studied how to do it at school. Modals of Inability Inability in the past (general inabilities and specific occasions) Inability in the past (specific occasion in the past) Inability in the present Bob cannot speak foreign languages. When seven months old, Bob couldn't speak. I wasn't able to complete the Maths test yesterday because of a headache.
Задание

Match the functions of the modal verbs to the examples

Modal verbs:

  • don't take -s, -ing or -ed affixes;
  • are followed by the bare infinitive;
  • don't need any auxiliaries (except have to).

Modals of Ability

Ability in the present (ability to do something in a particular moment) I multiply numbers before we actually studied how to do it at school.
Ability in the past (general abilities) On holiday, we get up early only because of a grandad.
Ability in the past (achieving something on a specific occasion) My brother is taking guitar classes now. Next year he participate in a competition.
Ability in the future I feel so good today! I think I do anything!
Ability in the present (general ability) I play the violin quite well.

Modals of Inability

Inability in the present I complete the Maths test yesterday because of a headache.
Inability in the past (specific occasion in the past) Bob speak foreign languages.
Inability in the past (general inabilities and specific occasions) When seven months old, Bob speak.