E-PrimboN: Modal in The Past Form

Ini beberapa modals yang dpat kita gunakan dalam past form....

Semoga berguna....

Modals in the past are :

1. Could

2. Would

3. Should

4. Shall

*Could + Verb base

We can use this expression : to offer suggestion or possibilities.

Example :

Aditya : I’m having trouble with physics.

Dodi : Why don’t you ask Danar ?

Perhaps she could help you.

*Might + Verb base

Use might to tell possibillities.

Example :

Rizki : Why is Alvin taking the bus to get home.

Fredy : He might get a flat time.

*Would + verb base

Use would for an action that was repeated regulary in the past.

Example :

Danar : What did you usually do on holidays ?

Aditya : I would visit my grandparents In the Surabaya, but how not anymore.

*Would + Mind + V-ing

Use would to express polite request.

Example :

Dodi : Would you mind posting the letter ?

Dwima : No, Not at all.

*Should + Verb base

Example :

Alvin : Fajar ,you should go to library now ?

Fajar : O.k.

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