Modals
_____ you pick up my brother? (FRIEND)
CAN
It gets dark when the sun goes down.
ZERO CONDITIONAL
-"Mom, I'm pregnant."
-"It is God's blessing."
INTIMATE
Can I close the door?
PERMISSION
If plants don't get any water, they ________ (die).
DIE
It _____ rain tomorrow. (PREDICTION)
WILL
He would be so pleased if you came to the birthday party.
SECOND CONDITIONAL
A- "How can I pass your exam?"
B- "You can study harder next time."
A- "Yes, I will give my extra effort."
CONSULTATIVE
You mustn't speak loudly here.
PROHIBITION
When babies are hungry, they _____ (cry).
CRY
______ you please pass me the science record? (STRANGER)
COULD
Would you have helped me if I had asked you?
THIRD CONDITIONAL
The witness will resume the stand.
FROZEN STYLE
He might overcook the food.
POSSIBILITY
I would have listened to you if you ________ (practice) what you preached.
HAD PRACTICED
She ______ find it interesting as she likes reading adventure stories. (OPINIONATED)
MIGHT
She will get angry if I‘m late for the party.
FIRST CONDITIONAL
"Toyota's sales bounced back in March as substantial discounts helped to win back customers who had been shaken by the firm's mass satefy recalls.
FORMAL STYLE
I can play the console game.
ABILITY
If I were president, I _________ (make) some big changes.
WOULD MAKE
Cheryl _____ be at home, or perhaps at work.
MAY
If I were you I would accept the offer.
SECOND CONDITIONAL
Remember, you are under oath. Rephrase the question.
FROZEN STYLE
I will make dinner tonight.
OBLIGATION
If that car had been two seconds later, it ________ (hit) you.
WOULD HAVE HIT