Modals: One Word vs Phrasal

This video gives an overview of when to use one-word modals vs. phrasal modals, such as 'must' vs. 'have to'.

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This is informative video.we need more videos.Thanks

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Great!. Thank you.

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[@Leila0S]

What's the difference in meaning between "can" and "could" when we want to express ability? In requests, invitations, and suggestions, when do I use "can", "could", "will", or "would"?

[@JeanietheEnglishTeacher]

In regards to ability, the answer is easy: 'can' is present and 'could' is past tense. For the others you mentioned, it would take a much longer explanation. Maybe I can make a video about that soon!

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[@tabin3487]

Hi, when I write "he ought to be home" or "she has to be riding her bike" then I am using a phrasal modal with "be" . But you said in your video that ought to and has to... Are phrasal modals without be? I am confused 🤔

[@JeanietheEnglishTeacher]

The "Phrasal Modals with Be" use the 'be' verb IN the phrasal modal, in all cases at the beginning: be supposed to, etc. 'Ought to' does not include the 'be' verb, and neither does 'have to.' You gave examples of using the verb 'be' FOLLOWING the phrasal modal: ought to + be, has to + be. All phrasal modals can potentially be followed by the verb 'be'.

[@tramhicks1215]

I heard your voice but I couldn't see these words on this board

[@JeanietheEnglishTeacher]

I'm sorry to hear that! I can see it quite clearly on youtube, so perhaps there is an issue on your computer. I'm not sure how to help!

[@henrrypena3633]

Hi teacher jeanie, could you recomend me any book or website where i can find all this phrasal modals with their rules and uses. please.

[@JeanietheEnglishTeacher]

I don't have a strong opinion about this, but I do like the Azar Grammar series, published by Pearson Longman. The highest-level book, "Understanding and Using English Grammar," does a good job of explaining modals and phrasal modals.

[@shubhamdwivedi6927]

Nw we knw y we use 1st form of verb with had better cause its a modal... 😆

[@JeanietheEnglishTeacher]

That is correct!

[@mariamkinen8036]

❓‼️very basic . But English all the same.