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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