10 December 2008

Shall - Had better - May - Have got to


shall
future action
- I shall be there by 8:00
suggestions - Shall we begin dinner?
volunteering, promising - I shall make the travel arrangements. There's no need to worry.


had better

recommendation - People should unplug toasters before they clean them.
desperate hope, warning
- The movie had better end soon. They had better be here before we start eating.

may
possibility - Jack may get upset if you don't tell him the truth.
give permission
- You may leave the table when you finish your dinner.
request permission - May I make a phone call?

have got to

necessity
- People have got to be on time if they want to get a seat in the crowded theater.


Exercise 1
Exercise 2





Source:
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