Modals Verbs
We use this modal to express ability/disability, possibility/impossibility, opportunity, permission, request.
Can - Could - Be able to
This communication behavior is the one in which an individual fails to express his feelings opinions and ideas to other people effectively.
Passive Behavior
The verbs in this conditional are in the simple present for both the If statement and the Main Clause.
Zero Conditional
This communication style is used in talks between two very close individuals.
Intimate Style
If my parents come, I ______ call you.
A. will B. would C. would have
A. will
We use this modal verb for very strong advice or obligations.
Must
This communication Behavior is characterized by the expression of feelings, opinions, and needs in a way that the other people get hurt or their rights are violated.
Aggressive Behavior
This conditional describes things which might happen in the future. Of course, we cannot know what will happen in the future, but this describes possible things, which could easily come true.
First Conditional
This communication style seemingly breaks all of the grammatical rules. It is aimed at the audience and addresses them as such.
Conversational Style
You are eating at a restaurant and you want to ask for a glass of water.
"Waiter, ______ I trouble you for a glass of water?"
Could
When asking for permission this modal verb is the most formal or polite.
May
This communication behavior is referred to as communicating with others in a way that an individual delivers his ideas efficiently and other people’s rights are also not violated.
Assertive Behavior
What conditional is this sentence --
If it had rained, you would have gotten wet.
Third Conditional
Also known as informal style.
Casual Style
Your math quiz is fast approaching and you find the lesson difficult to understand.
"Hey dude, ____ you help me study our previous lesson?"
can
We use this modal verb to express a recommendation or moral obligation.
Should - Ought to
1. In class:
A) I’m too afraid to raise my hand even though I know the answer.
B) I shout the answer because I always know them and no on else does
C) I know the answer but never participate and then get angry at other people who do
D) I raise my hand when I know the answer and give others the opportunity to do the same thing.
D
This conditional is used to talk about things which are unreal (not true or not possible) in the present or the future- things which don’t or won’t happen.
Second Conditional
One of the characteristics of this style is its tendency of higher speed. The sentences tend to be shorter and less well planned.
Consultative Style
Rose didn’t understand the given task. If she _____ (listen) to the teacher’s instructions, she would have known what to do.
had listened
We use this modal to express that the obligation comes from someone else not the speaker.
Have to
2. I am:
A) Bossy and intimidating towards others.
B) Afraid to state what I really feel because I don’t allow anyone to push me beyond them.
C) Understanding of my limits and I don’t allow anyone to push me beyond them.
D) Two-faced: I come across as pleasant and friendly, but actually I am very angry and resentful.
B - Passive
What conditional is this sentence --
If I had magic, I would build a mansion.
Second Conditional
Give me an example of something written in Frozen Style.
School Creed, National Anthem, the Constitution, Laws, etc.
A) If the worst possible thing had happened to you, how would you feel?
B) If the worst possible thing had happened to you, how would you have felt?
B) If the worst possible thing had happened to you, how would you have felt?