Ability
Could (You want to borrow a pen)
Could I borrow a pen?
_______ I _______ Suzanne tomorrow? (You want advice about calling Suzanne tomorrow)
Should I call Suzanne tomorrow?
Would (Please hand out the homework)
Would you please hand out the homework?
She ought read reviews before she decides on one.
She ought to read reviews before she decides on one.
Can (Your sister wants to leave)
Can she leave? or Can my sister leave?
You ____ ____ ____ it tonight. (You think doing it tonight is a good idea)
You ought to do it tonight.
Can (I'd like you to carry my books for me)
Can you carry my books for me?
Ought she get one online or should she goes to a store?
Should she get one online or should she go to a store?
Question: drive a car before moved here/ she
Could she drive a car before she moved here?
Can (you want to open a window)
Can I open a window?
You ____ ____ ____ her now. (You think calling her now is a good idea)
You ought to call her now.
Will (Please explain this sentence to me)
Will you explain this sentence to me (please)?
Can you mind calling me back in a few minutes?
Would you mind calling me back in a few minutes?
Negative statement: Joseph/speak French/not be able to/last year
Joseph wasn't able to speak French last year.
May (you want to ask a question)
May I ask a question?
______ I _______ her for help? (You want advice about asking for help)
Should I ask her for help?
Could (I'd like you to drive me to school)
Could you drive me to school?
Can my sister borrows your bike?
Can my sister borrow your bike?
Question: will/finish homework/ be able to/ you
Will you be able to finish your homework?
Could (you and a friend want to come early.)
Could we come early? or Could my friend and I come early?
You ____ ____ ____until tomorrow morning. (You think waiting until tomorrow morning is a bad idea)
You should not wait until tomorrow morning.
Would you mind (lend me five dollars)
Would you mind lending me five dollars?
You must to bring your ID to the test.
You must bring your ID to the test.