MODALS IN THE PAST FORM..!!

This is material that was taught by Mr. Erwanto last time we learn English, I was interested to write on my blog,, so,, check it out..!!hee





Present Form = Past Form
Can = Could
May = Might
Will = Would
Shall = Should
Must = -
Ought to = -
Need = -
1. Could + Verb base
>,< to offer suggestions or possibility . Example: Rio : Oh, no! I left my shorts. William : Don’t worry, Rio. You could borrow my shorts. Dimas : I’m having trouble with English. Mazhar : Why don’t you ask Agnes? Perhaps she could help you. >,< to indicate that the ability existed in the past but doesn’t exist now. Example: Siska : Dhe, can you climb the durian tree? Dhea : Well… I could climb durian tree when I was so young. But I think I’m too heavy to climb it. Rika : Grandpa, what could you do when you were younger? Grandpa : When I was younger, I could swim across the big river very well and faster. >,< to express polite requests. Example: * Could I borrow your book, please ? * Could you lend me your cloth now ? * Could you please close the window ? * Could you pass the sugar ? 2. Would + Verb base >,< for an action that was repeated regularly in the past. Example: * When I was a child, I would visit my grandparents every weekend. * On Sundays, when I was a child, we would all get up early and go fishing. >,< insert rather into the pattern and use this expression to express preferences. Example: Joko : What would you rather do in the weekend, go to the party or stay home? Udin : I would rather go to the party than stay home. Louise : Which country would you rather visit? Bella : I would rather visit Italia than Somalia. >,< to express polite requests. Example: Fanny : Would you mind cycling with me, Indah ? Indah : No, not at all. It would be nice. william : Would you please pass the helmet, Novina ? Novina : No problem. 3. Should + Verb base >,< to give definite advice (advisability). Example: Andin : Gina, you should study tonight. You will have English test tomorrow, won’t you? Gina : I will, Nadya. Odie : You should paint your door, Didi. It looks terrible. Didi : Yes, I know I should. >,< to express the subject’s obligation or duty: Example: * You should practice for more than an hour. (to musical friend) * They shouldn’t allow parking here; the street is too narrow. * Application should be sent before March 25th. 4. Might + Verb base >,< to tell possibilities. Example: Theo : Where is Audy ? Yanto : He might be in the studio with Odie >,< To express polite requests
Example:
Deffon : Might I borrow your coat?
Doao : I’m afraid not. It has been brought by Donny for weeks and I don’t know when he’ll return it.

So,,
When do we use modals ?
* To talk about someone's ability (or inability) to do something
example:
"We can find your house without the street plan."
"She can't have a daughter that old!"
* To talk about an action that is necessary (or impossible, or not necessary)
example:
"You must always have your driver's licence when you are driving your car."
"You needn't carry your passport around with you."
* To talk about a situation that is possible (or impossible)
example:
"Do be careful with that glass, the baby might knock it over"