MODALS IN PAST FORM

Modals

present Past
1. Can 1. Could
2. Will 2. Would

3. Shall 3. Should

4. May 4. Might
1. Could + Verb base
· to offer suggestions or possibilities
example : Olrando :I’m having trouble with English
Bloom :why don’t you ask Ricky?perhaps he could help you.

· to indicate that the ability existed in the past but doesn’t exist now.
Example : Jhon : Lenon, can you climb the durian tree?
Lenon : Well… I could climb durian tree when I was so young. But I think I’m too heavy to climb it.
to express polite requests (menyampaikan permintaan sopan)
Example: Could I borrow your ruler (please)?
Could you pass the salt?
2. Would + Verb base
ô for an action that was repeated regularly in the past
Example: When I was a child, I would visit my grandparents every weekend.
On Sundays, when I was a child, we would all get up early and go fishing.
ô insert rather into the pattern and use this expression to express preferences.
Example: Kevin : Which country would you rather visit?
Dae young : I would rather visit Paris than Italia
ô To express polite requests
Kiera : Would you mind cycling with me, Mano?
Mano : No, not at all. It would be nice.
3.Should + Verb base
ô To give definite advice (advisability)
(untuk memberikan nasihat)
Jhon : Deep, you should study tonight. You will have English test tomorrow, won’t you?
Deep : I will, Jhon.

to express the subject’s obligation or duty:
Example: You should practice for more than an hour. (to musical friend)
They shouldn’t allow parking here; the street is too narrow.
Application should be sent before March 20th.

4. Might + Verb base
ô to tell possibilities
Example: Jack : Where is Dayanna ?
Sparrow : She might be in the studio with Beyonce

ô To express polite requests
Example: Nick : Might I borrow your coat?
Dick : I’m afraid not. It has been brought by Jack for weeks and I don’t know when he’ll return it.