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Modal verbs: 2- Probability/Possibility: 1- Possibility: We use  may ,  might  and  could  to say that something is  possible , but not certain: They  may come  by car.  (= Maybe they will come by car.) They  might be  at home.  (= Maybe they are at home.) If we don't hurry, we  could be  late.  (= Maybe we will be late.) We use   can  to make  general statements  about what is possible: It  can be  very cold here in winter.  (= It is sometimes very cold here in winter.) You  can  easily  get  lost in this town.  (= People often get lost in this town.) Be careful! We do  not  use  can  to talk about specific events: A: Where's John? B: I'm not sure. He  may / might / could   be   (NOT  can )  in his office. Notice the difference in meaning between  can  and  may / might / could : That dog  ...

 Auxiliary verbs: W hat is an auxiliary verb in English?   •  An auxiliary verb is a verb that is used together with a main verb to show time and continuity.   •  Be and have are the primary auxiliaries.   •  A primary auxiliary is used to construct compound tenses.   •    •  Be is used to make present continuous and past continuous tenses •  Examples: •    •  I am working. •  Rob is using the computer. •  We were all wondering about that. •  Kevin was teaching in America in 1995. •  and  also,  for the passive: •  Examples: •  These books are sold in supermarkets. •  Martin was arrested and held overnight. •  Have is used to make present perfect and past perfect tenses.  •    •  Examples: •    •  Stephen has finished fixing the car. •  George and Alice have seen the show already. •  Amanda had already eaten when we arr...

  can and could: Modal verbs: Ability. The modal verbs or helping verbs are used before infinitives form of the verb to add a different meaning. For example you used the modal verbs to say: 1-That someone is able to do something: Ability. 2-That someone is allowed to do something: Posibility. 3- That someone has to do something: Obligations and suggestions. *The modal verbs are:   can may must shall will could might should would 1- We use modals to show if we believe something is   certain, possible or impossible : My keys  must  be inside my home.   It  might  rain tomorrow. That  can't  be Peter's coat. It's too small. 2- 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?. 1-ABILITY: CAN/COULD: 1- Use can and could to say that someone ...

  The simple present tense: Verbs have forms called tenses that tells you when the action happens. 1-*If the action happens REGULARLY, SOMETIMES OR NEVER, use THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE. Examples: 1- We always wash our hands before meals. 2- Joe sometimes lends me his bike. 3- We often go to the movies on saturday. 2-  the simple present tense is also used to state facts. Examples: 1- The sun rises every morning. 2- Dogs love playing in water. 3- The Earth goes around the sun. 4- Australia is a beautiful country. 3- Use the simple present tense to tell the events of a story that is happening now. Examples: 1- I arrive at school, I see another girl crying, I asked her why she was sad. She said, she hasnt got any friends to play with, I tell her that she can play with me. 4- Use the simple present tense to talk about things that will happen in the future. EXAMPLES: 1- My little sister start school tomorrow. 2- The new supermarket opens this friday. 3-Next week i go on holiday to j...