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    English Language Lessons

    How to use a modal verb?

    March 5, 2023 - By 

    Generally, a modal verb is an auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or possibility.

    English modals include must, shall, will, should, would, can, could, may, and might.

    It covers situations like likelihood, ability, permission, request, capacity, suggestion, order, obligation, necessity, possibility, or advice. 

    Exception

    Some modals are used to make requests and offers.

    subject + modal + verb
    modal + subject + verb?”

    Examples

    My son would like a salad.
    We would like to have fried chicken.
    Would you like a glass of red wine?
    Would you like to have a cup of tea and biscuits?
    Can I have a slice of coconut cake, please?
    Can you help me?

    Key Component.

    They subcategorize for an infinitive; that is, they take an infinitive as their complement.

    Practical examples

    1. Possibility:
      • She might come to the party later.
      • They could win the competition if they practice more.
    2. Necessity:
      • I must finish this report by tomorrow.
      • You have to wear a helmet while riding a bike.
    3. Ability:
      • He can play the piano very well.
      • She could swim when she was just five years old.
    4. Permission:
      • May I borrow your pen for a moment?
      • You can use my computer if you need to.
    5. Requests:
      • Could you please pass me the salt?
      • Would you mind closing the window?
    6. Offers:
      • Can I help you with your bags?
      • Shall I book a table for us at the restaurant?
    7. Suggestions:
      • You should try the new Italian restaurant in town.
      • Might I suggest we take a short break?
    8. Obligation:
      • Students must wear uniforms to school.
      • Employees should arrive on time for the meeting.
    9. Probability:
      • It may rain later, so bring an umbrella.
      • They are likely to win the match with their strong team.
    10. Deduction:
    • He’s been studying all day, so he must be prepared for the exam.
    • She’s not answering her phone; she might be in a meeting.

    Modal practical exercise

    Use the following words to construct sentences

     Must 

    Shall

    Will

    Should

    Would

    Can

    Could

    May

    Might

    Please go here for further studies about it compared to other verbs.

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  • A lady listening to music
    Poems

    Music

    March 3, 2023 - By 

    Do you listen to a specific kind of music?

    Passing on every street corner.

    Big woofer speakers boom loudly.

    Vibrating beats made by expert DJs.

    Attracting and calling everyone who passes.

    The sound is irresistible.

    But what are the lyrics?

    Songs of nowadays are thick with immorality.

    Neatly embroidered with misconceptions about sex.

    Entangled in relationship abuses.

    Soaked with political condemnation.

    With a scarcity of reforms proposed.

    Strangled with nudity and vulgarity.

    Enshrined in pressure carcoons titled as culture.

    Ok! Truly, what are your lyrics?

    Music is the soul’s food, one Grandpapa affirmed.

    But it can feed or kill the soul, I say.

    When clothed in positivity and hope.

    Or imprisoned in the Word of God.

    Its life and encouragement to humans are unmeasurable.

    But sincerely, what are your lyrics?

    As we listen, we become.

    We accept as we hear deeper daily.

    The opened ears roll down to an empty heart.

    Our thoughts only grow from our lyrics type.

    Our lives reflect the memorized and meditated words.

    But seriously, what are your lyrics?

    Bible Verse about music

    Ephesians 5: 19

    “Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.

    Psalm 98:4

    Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

    1 Chronicles 16:9

    Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.

    Colossians 3:16

    16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

    Nehemiah 12:27

    27 And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites in all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication with gladness, with thanksgivings and with singing, with cymbals, harps, and lyres.

    This link has more Christian poems.