한글
In English we use should / shouldn't /ought to / oughtn't to give advice. We use should / ought to to say something is a good thing to do and shouldn't / oughtn't to say something is a bad thing to do.
Example sentences :
Note : To ask for advice we can say: What should I do?
In English, "can" is a modal verb and only has a present, past and conditional form. It can also be used with a future meaning.
Example sentences :
Note : Can is not used to talk about specific possibilities.
Example sentences :
In English, could is used to talk about past ability/ permission/ possibility.
Example sentences :
"Be able to" can be used in the present, past, future, present perfect and as a gerund or infinitive.
Example sentences :
Note : be able to in the present and past is more formal than can or could.
In English we use might or may to say something in the future is possible, but not decided.
Example sentences :
To make questions with might we usually use Do you think...?
Example questions :
In English we can also use might in short answers.
Example short answers :
In English we use have to + infinitive to say something is necessary or obligatory. We normally use have to for a general obligation from an outside source, such as work or the law.
Examples sentences :
In English we use don't have to + infinitive to say something is not necessary or obligatory. It means you can if you want to, but it's not necessary.
Example sentences :
To make questions we use do/does.
Example questions :
Form : ( Must + infinitive without to )
In English we use must + infinitive to talk about rules and obligations. We normally use must when the speaker imposes the obligation, such as a teacher to students, or even to yourself.
Form : ( Mustn't + infinitive without to )
In English we use mustn't + infinitive to say something is prohibited.
Example sentences :
Note : You can often use can't or be + not allowed to instead of mustn't.
Example sentences :
Note : Mustn't and don't have to have completely different meanings.
Mustn't Vs Don't Have To
Note : Have to is a normal verb and exists in all tenses whereas must is a modal verb and its only forms are must and mustn't.
You can also use have to and must for strong recommendations.
Example sentences :
In English we use must when we are sure something is true.
Example sentences :
In English we use may or might when we think something is possibly true.
Examples sentences :
In English we use can't when we are sure something is impossible.
Examples sentences :
Note : In this context, the opposite of must is can't, NOT mustn't!
In the past, can't, could, may, might and must for probability change to can't have, could have, may have, might have and must have + past participle (Verb 3).
In the past, should and ought to change to should have and ought to have + past participle (Verb 3).
Note : the form of "must" for obligation and "can" are exceptions.
Must for obligation changes to had to + infinitive
Can changes to could or was able to
| Modal example sentences | |
|---|---|
| I have to be back at school by 12:30. | 학교에 12:30까지는 가야돼서. |
| Umm, we can raise it just a little bit, like 50%. | 흠, 조금만 인상하면 돼요, 한 50% 정도. |
| Umm, yeah, I think we should consider living in Angel, too. | 음, 실은 엔젤에 사는 것도 생각해봐야 하지 않을까 싶어. |
| Could it be anywhere else? | 다른 데 어딘가 있어? |
| What do you mean by they can't get married legally? | 법적으로 혼인 신고가 안된다니 무슨 소리야? |
| After I finish unpacking my suitcase, we can put them in there. | 내가 짐가방을 다 비우면, 그 안에다 넣으면 되지. |
| I can pay 700 or maximum 750 per month, only if I have to! | 정 필요하다면, 한달에 최대 700에서 750 파운드 낼 수야 있지만! |
| Joseph, I'm taking the room, we can sign the contract! | 조셉씨, 이 방으로 할게요. 계약서에 서명하면 되겠어요! |
| I can feel Pogo's heart beating like a maniac. | 포고 심장이 미친 것처럼 뛰는 게 느껴져. |
| Can't you use another rice instead? | 다른 쌀을 쓰면 안돼? |
| But we should tell them to clean up the mess. | 하지만 깨진 건 쓸어담으라고 얘기해줘야지. |
| I thought we could keep the spare room as a study for you. | 남는 방은 자기 작업실로 쓰면 어떨까 생각했지. |
| Then we can talk, maybe! | 그러고 나서는 상의해볼 수도 있어! |
| I see, I can boil it first so you can use the water. | 알았어, 네가 육수 쓸 수 있도록 일단은 삶을게. |
| Hello guys, I can hear you shouting from upstairs. | 안녕 친구들, 소리 지르는 거 위층에서도 다 들리는데. |
| I wish I could, but I can't, I have to get ready for work. | 그럴 수 있으면 좋겠지만, 안돼, 출근할 준비해야 하는걸. |
| Maybe you can teach me how to make phone calls. | 전화통화를 어떻게 해야 되는 건지 나한테 보여주지 그래. |
| Okay, we can put all my winter clothes away, then. | 좋아, 내 겨울 옷이야 좀 치워둘 수 있어. |
| That's nice, can we add some beer to it for me, also? | 괜찮네, 내가 먹게 쌀에 맥주도 좀 넣어줄 수 있어? |
| I already couldn't sleep at all last night! | 안 그래도 난 어젯밤 하나도 못 잤다고요! |
