Where in the World is Amber?
Lancelot
England
Thomas ate the hamburger.
The hamburger was eaten by Thomas.
I take breakfast in the morning.
I eat/have breakfast in the morning.
They're watching TV in the basement.
Action
Which modal shows present ability?
can
The Wright Brothers
USA or North Carolina
Martha completed the test incredibly quickly.
The test was completed by Martha incredibly quickly.
I was thinking about making a party for the 4th of July.
I was thinking about having/throwing a party for the 4th of July.
The kids smell stinky.
Stative
Which modal shows a hypothetical?
would
Pele
Brazil
The critics've reviewed pretty well.
The movie's been reviewed pretty well (by critics).
I've shopped at Aldi last Friday.
I shopped at Aldi last Friday.
The kids taste every dessert.
Which modal shows an expectation?
Should or be supposed to
Neil and Buzz
Space
The dog was chewing on the bone all afternoon.
The bone was being chewed on all afternoon (by the dog).
I've been looking for a job since 2 years.
I've been looking for a job for (since) 2 years (ago).
Celebrities are always being watched.
Stative
Which modal shows past habit or routine?
would
Emmeline Pankhurst
England
The builders'll have finished the house before Halloween.
The house'll have been finished before Halloween
My parents've been married with each other for 30 years.
My parents've been married to each other for 30 years.
The new couch feels really comfortable.
Stative.
would