Langsung Paham Modal Verbs dalam Bahasa Inggris kurang dari 15 Menit!

Summary

This video explains modal verbs and their usage in expressing ability, obligation, possibility, and requests. Key modals like 'can,' 'could,' and 'be able to' are discussed with clear examples. 'Can' is used for present abilities, 'could' for past abilities and polite requests, while 'be able to' is applied for both present and future abilities. The video highlights the structure of these verbs when followed by the base form of the verb (verb 1), ensuring viewers understand their application in everyday contexts. With practical examples, viewers gain a solid grasp of modal verb usage.

Takeaways

• 😀 Modal verbs are used with other verbs to express ability, obligation, and possibility.
• 😀 'Can' expresses general ability in the present, like 'I can help' or 'Can you take out the trash?'
• 😀 After modal verbs like 'can' and 'could', the main verb always follows in its base form (verb 1).
• 😀 'Could' refers to past ability but can also be used for polite requests in the present, e.g., 'Could you wait a moment?'
• 😀 'Be able to' expresses ability in both the present and future, e.g., 'I will be able to speak five languages next year.'
• 😀 'Was/Were able to' refers to specific abilities in the past, like 'They were able to finish the race despite the slippery road.'
• 😀 Modal verbs like 'can' can be used to make polite requests, such as 'Can you help me?'
• 😀 Modal verbs do not change with singular or plural subjects, except for 'was' and 'were' in the past tense.
• 😀 'Can' and 'could' are followed by verb 1 in affirmative, negative, and question forms, like 'I can't think and dance at the same time.'
• 😀 Modal verbs add extra information about an action, such as showing capability, necessity, or politeness.
• 😀 To form questions with modal verbs, just invert the subject and the modal verb, e.g., 'Can you take out the trash?'

Q & A

What are modal verbs used for in English?

Modal verbs are used alongside other verbs to express ability, obligation, necessity, possibility, and other functions like predictions or suggestions.

What does the modal verb 'can' express?

'Can' is used to express general ability in the present, meaning the ability to do something now or at this moment.

Can 'can' be used to make requests?

Yes, 'can' can be used to ask for help or make requests, such as 'Can you help me?' or 'Can you bring my book?'

What is the difference between 'can' and 'could'?

'Can' expresses present ability, while 'could' is used for past ability or polite requests in the present.

How is the modal verb 'could' used in the past?

'Could' expresses general ability in the past, indicating something that someone was able to do in the past, such as 'I could swim when I was younger.'

What does the modal verb 'could' express in a polite request?

'Could' is often used to make polite requests, like 'Could you please wait for a moment?' or 'Could you pass the salt?'

How is the verb 'be able to' used?

'Be able to' expresses ability in the present or future, for example, 'I am able to speak five languages' or 'I will be able to finish the work tomorrow.'

How does 'be able to' differ from 'can'?

'Be able to' can also be used in the past to indicate specific ability in certain situations, while 'can' is typically used in the present.

What is the structure of sentences using modal verbs like 'can' or 'could'?

After modal verbs like 'can' or 'could', the main verb is always in its base form (verb 1), for example, 'I can help' or 'She could dance.'

How is 'could' used to express past ability in specific situations?

'Could' can express ability in specific past events, such as 'They could finish the race even though the road was slippery.' It reflects ability in a particular instance in the past.