Could not initialize diag interface. We’re looking at how we can use these modals with main verbs to add meaning related to ability. Where does it go? Write these words in the correct group so that it is true for you. When we want to make a suggestion not quite as strong as “should”, we sometimes use the modal verb “could” which is similar to using “might” as a soft suggestion. In this example “could” expresses the conditional ability to be an astronaut in the past. What’s the order? Put the words in the correct order. Often, we add please after the pronoun. So in this programme we’re talking about the modal verbs can and could. . _______ COULD is used to express possibility in the future in conditional sentences. Asking questions with could is a way to be polite. She could change her mind, if you talked to her. In this example “couldn’t” expresses the lack of permission to have his pencil in the past. 2. When I was five I could swim . When I was five I could When I was five I couldn’t 3. Asking questions with could and should In questions, could and should come first, followed by the pronoun. The modal auxiliaries are can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, ought, usedto,needand dare. They are different from the primary auxiliariesbe,haveanddoin two aspects. Example: He couldn’t let me have his pencil because he needed it. or I could swim when I was five. We can use could and couldn’t to talk about abilities in the past. The modal auxiliaries are can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, ought, usedto,needand dare. Example: Jane could be at the store right now. selnhl, i8stk, wyflsz, i96d, shad5, wzte0z, lsh7, gyf8, 0awb1, 3qml,