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  Modal verbs The modal verbs are:  can may must shall will could might should would We use modals to show if we believe something is  certain, possible or impossible : My keys  must  be in the car. It  might  rain tomorrow. That  can't  be Peter's coat. It's too small. We also use them to do things like talk about  ability ,  ask permission , and  make requests and offers : I  can't  swim. May  I ask a question? Could  I have some tea, please? Would  you like some help? : One definition of modal from M-W -  of, relating to, or constituting a grammatical form or category characteristically indicating predication of an action or state in some manner other than as a simple fact possibility, ability, permission, obligation, and condition Grammar monster explains   Had better  Cambridge Had better  with exercises Modal verbs - quiz , an interactive worksheet by mada_1 live worksheets.com Modal verb practice If clauses

Speak up! A phrasal verb is a phrase that typically consists of a verb and one or two prepositions (remember  -  prepositions link one element of a sentence to another or function as connectors to show location or direction; connector - are you interested in classical music?; location - the book is in my backpack.) Preposition as part of a phrasal verb: I am going to turn in (go to bed). Sometimes it makes more specific the literal meaning of the verb: sleep in - sleep later than usual; eat out - eat outside the home At times it is completely unrelated to the literal meaning of the verb: call off - cancel; stand for - represent, or when negative, not tolerate  A phrasal verb functions like a single word     Phrasal verb: I ran into (met unexpectedly) an old friend yesterday.     Simple verb and preposition: I accidently ran into someone on the sidewalk. Transitive verbs require a direct object - you must look up something , phone number or definition, otherwise it's a simple

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  to be past tense 6 to be past tense 7 forming questions was were wasn't weren't

  English Pronunciation Poem The woman reading the poem has an Australian accent but her diction is very clear. Dreams by Langston Hughes Funeral Blues by W. H. Auden Oh the Places You'll Go

  This was a show from the 1970s similar to Sesame Street but for older kids.  They did a lot of great things with phonics to teach kids how to read.  You can use their videos to help with your pronunciation! Shadow Boxes update Shadow Boxes They were very creative! And had a lot of great guest stars.  Can you spot Morgan Freeman? There are a lot of video clips available on You Tube.

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