MODAL VERBS

GRUPO DONOS 2010

MODAL VERBS FORM

1. Modal verbs are always followed by an infinitive without to.

e.g. You should eat more fruit.

You mustn’t smoke.

MODAL VERBS: FORM

2) Modal Verbs don’t add (-s) to the third person singular.

e.g. Your brother should do some exercise.

She must drink more water.

MODAL VERBS FORM

3) Modal verbs don’t need auxiliaries for negative, interrogative or short answers.

e.g. Must I stop smoking?_ Yes, you must.

Should I stop eating bread?_ No, you shouldn’t. You should eat wholemeal bread.

HAVE TO

Have to is not a modal verb regarding its form:The third person singular takes (-s).e.g. She has to do more exercise.

It is followed by infinitive with to.e.g. We have to sleep at least 8 hours a day.

It needs auxiliaries for negative, interrogative and short answers.

e.g. Do I have to stop eating cereal? _ No, you don’t.

NOW USE THE MODALS TO GIVE HEALTHY TIPS…

Use the prompts for each situation.Example: I need to relax.

Breath in and out / regularly and slowly.

You must breath in and out regularly and slowly.

Healthy tips

I want to lose weight.

Not eat / fats.

You shouldn’t eat so many fats.

Healthy tips

I sometimes suffer from constipation.

Eat fiber / drink water

You should eat more fiber and you must drink more water.

Healthy tips

I want to be fit

Do exercise regularly / eat healthy food

You should do exercise regularly and you must eat healthy food.

Healthy tips

I often cough.

Stop smoking

You have to stop smoking.

Healthy tips

I can’t concentrate.

Sleep / 8 hours a day.

You should sleep at least 8 hours a day.