MODALS AND THE PAST FORM

• Modals in the past form

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=>  Modals in the post are :

-         Could

-         Sould

-         Would

=>  Could +verb base

We can use this

-         To offer sugestion or possibilities

Example

Dinda : I’m having trouble with math

Putri   : why don’t you ask Putri ? perhabs she should help you

=>  Might+verb base

-         Use might to tell possibilities

Example

Vita : why is Rio talking the bus to get home ?

Diti  : he might great a flat fire

=>  Would+verb base

-         Use the would for an action that was repeated regulary in the past

Example

Feri : what did usually do on holidays

Kate: I would visit my grand fathers in the village, but now not anymore

=>  Would + mind + v.ing

-         Use would to express polite request

Example

Use would to express polite request.
Example :
Mrs. Lady : Would you mind posting the letter ?
Nita : No, Not at all.

=>  Should + Verb base
Example :
  Icha: Ami , you should go to library now ?
Ami: O.k.