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Using Simple Tenses and Modals |
To state facts
Present
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Past
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Modal
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Lions live in Africa
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Dinosaurs roamed the earth for millions of years.
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Mr. jones can juggle.
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Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.
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My grandmother passed away last March.
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He couldn’t swim at age 10.
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To express opinions
(I think) smoking is a disgusting habit.
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That was delicious.
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Gambling should be banned.
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The internet is more useful than the library.
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I thought she gave an excellent performance.
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He must really like ice-cream.
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I think it was a beautiful concert.
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You should have left earlier.
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To indicate actions which occur every day or on a regular basis?
I get up at 7:30 every day.
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When I was in high school. I got up at 6:30.
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I have to be at office at 7.
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My father drives to work on Tuesdays.
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My mother rode the bus until she bought a car.
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They used to take the subway.
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With frequency adverbs
Jerry always comes to class on time.
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At camp, she usually ate breakfast before 7:00.
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You should never be late for work.
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Using Modals in various situations
Requesting
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Asking Permission
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Possibility
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Hinting
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Other
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Can you help me?
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Can I help you?
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I can use some help.
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I can help you.
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Could you help me?
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Could I help you?
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I could use some help.
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I could help you.
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May I help you?
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I may need some
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I may help you.
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help. (probably)
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I might need some
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I might help you
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help. (probably)
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Will you help me?
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I will need some
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I will help you.
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help. (most likely)
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Would you help me?
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I would need some help.
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I would help you.
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(I guess I probably can’t
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do it by myself.)
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Would you mind
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Would you mind if
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helping me?
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I helped you?
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