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Modal Verbs Can you write ‘review-style’ sentences using the verbs below? should might ought to may couldn‘t Here are some examples to get you started: The audience couldn’t hear the lines spoken by Hermia, which made the production a little weak. The production may not be suitable for very young children. Learning Objective: to understand the function of modal verbs Verb types • Some verbs are known as auxiliary verbs (helping verbs) – this means they work with the main verb of the sentence. • e.g. I cook I can’t cook. • I dance I used to dance. Modal verbs • Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs which express possibility, uncertainty, likelihood and obligation. • Examples are: • can • could • have to • may • might Can you write a sentence for each one? •must • shall • should • will • would Where should these modals go on the scale? definite not definite can could have to may might must shall should will would Modal verbs in reviews Read the review below, and swap the modal verbs used for different ones. What is the impact of the modal verbs chosen? While some audience members may have been disappointed by the quality of dialogue in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, no viewer could ignore the exceptional special effects. This should, however, go without saying – Marvel adaptations are famed for their blockbuster effects, and the space landscape was nothing less than awe-inspiring. Fewer bad punch lines and more lingering views of abandoned planets may have gained this film an extra star from me. A film like ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ could have been a total cheesefest – not good for you and ultimately leaving you feeling a bit queasy if you have too much. But no – director James Gunn found that he could take the dubious premise of talking racoons, trees, green girls and a space thief and still make an entertaining film. Shall we have more? So we might think, from the plot gaps still not filled. Final thoughts... • Overall, was this review a positive one or a negative one? • How did the modal verbs help make the judgement about the film a bit more sophisticated? Plenary • Write your 10 commandments for a perfect film. • Think carefully about which modal you use.