Categorie: Tutti - formal - request - permission - ability

da Sotres Martínez Sotres Martínez mancano 4 anni

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Organigrama

The modal verbs "can," "could," "may," and "might" serve distinct purposes in English grammar. "Can" is commonly used to request permissions, make suggestions, or express abilities, such as asking for the bill or stating the ability to dance.

Organigrama

CAN, COULD, MAY AND MIGHT

MIGHT

Peter might come to the party

MAY

To suggest a posibility
They may be late
For formal permission
May I come in?

COULD

For possibility
Could this really be true?
You could sit here if you like
Past ability
I could see that Danny was angry

CAN

For abillity
I can dance Tango
For request or suggestions
Can I have the bill?
For permission
Can I play some music?