QUESTIONS WITH MODALS May 27 th 2020 How

QUESTIONS WITH MODALS May 27 th 2020

How to form questions with modals ■ In this example, we use Cam tp ask about abilities. The word order is the same for all subjects. Yes/No Questions Modal Subj. Verb (base form) Rest Answer Can You run fast? Yes, I can/No, I cannot Information Questions Question Word Modal Subj. Verb (base form) Rest Answer When can you go there? I can go there in 10 minutes.

Remember! (should = strong suggestion)

Understanding and using Can/Cannot (abilities)

Understanding and using Could/Could not (past of can)

Understanding Can, Could, Would, and Would + like (Make requests + Wants / Desires)

Examples

Asking for permission and giving permission

Asking for advice and asking about obligation

How to ask questions with Have to ■ Questions with Have to are formed differently than with the rest of the modals. To ask questions, you need to use the auxiliary Do/Does Yes/No Questions Do/Does Subj Have to Verb (base form) Rest Do they have to go to school? Rest Information Questions Question word Do/Does Subj Have to Verb (base form) What does he have to do?

Rule exception ■ Sometimes, the rule to ask information questions changes a little depending on which Question Word you use, especially with How many, How much, and What kind. When you ask a question with How many and How much, you want to know a quantity of something. How many what? How much what? (Combien de quoi? ) What kind of what? (Quel sorte de quoi? ) So, the rule is going to be: Information Question word What? Modal Subj. Verb (base form) How much How many milk jumps can he drink? do? What kind of sandwich should I order? Rest

Examples ■ Ask for permission to do the activities from the person in parentheses. – – – (your father) stay out late : ___________________ Can I stay out late? (your friend) copy your homework : _______________ Can I copy your homework? (your teacher on a field trip): try bugee jumping next : _______ May I try bungee jumping next? / May I be next?

Examples ■ Choose the modal to complete the questions for the meaning indicated. – Ask for advice – – Ask for permission – – Ask about obligation – When (should / must) we leave for the party? Should we leave for the party? (Must / Can) I have dinner at my friend’s house? Can I have dinner at my friend’s house? Do we (has to / have to) complete the entire page? Do we have to complete the entire page?