Contoh Penggunaan MODALS

MODALS	FUNGSI	CONTOH
CAN	Ability	1. I can see you from here 2. I can meet you tomorrow
COULD	Ability (Past)	1. I could not understand what he said 2. I could not sing this song
(BE) ABLE TO	Ability	1. I am able to make a cake 2. I am able to work independently and in a team
WILL	Willingness	1. I will help you if you need me 2. I will bring you to the best place in this city
WOULD	Willingness (sopan)	1. I would visit Malang last month but I was sick 2. I would call you last night, but my phone low battery
SHALL	Possibility (I & We)	1. We shall meet again someday 2. I shall not call you tonight
SHOULD	Sugesstion, Advice	1.  You should study hard 2. You should believe her
OUGHT TO	Sugesstion	1. You ought to wear high quality running shoes for the Olympic 2. We ought to choose qualified employees
MAY	Possibility	1. Karin does not come to your party, she may so busy 2. Roni may not do that
MIGHT	Possibility	1. You might meet the manager 2. Your son might not be angry because you are his mom
MUST	Obligation	1. You look so pale, you must go to the doctor 2. Tomorrow is final exam, you must study hard
HAVE TO	Obligation (Past)	1. I have to go to the airport soon to pick up clients 2. You have to study hard for the test or you failed