MODAL (Auxiliary Verb)

1.  Can

it is for showing:

a.    The ability (kemampuan)

Example: - I can Speak English

-      He can run fast

b.    For showing the opportunity (kesempatan)

Example : - I have a lot assignment so I can’t go with you

-      She has some free time, I’m sure she can help you

c.    For showing the possibility/impossibility

Example : - Anyone can be smart if they study hard (possibility)

-      It can’t be rain because the sky is bright (impossibility)

2.  May

It is for showing:

a.    Possibility

Example : - She may be upset if you don’t tell her the truth

-      He may be sick, his face is looks pale

b.    Permission (izin)

Example : - May I go now?

-      You may leave the class now

c.    For showing request

Example : - May I borrow your book?

-      May he call you tonight?

3.  Should

It is for showing :

a.    Sugestion/advice

Example : - To get score, you should study hard

-      We should eat low fat food

b.    To showing an obligation (kewajiban)

Example : - You should be at school before 7 o’clock

-      As a good student, we should obey all school rules

c.    To showing probability

Example : - Sasqia should be in Korea 2 days later

-      He isn’t here, he should be in school the canteen

4.  Must

a.    To show conclusion (kesimpulan)

Example : - He must have a problem, he looks sad

-      There’s someone at library. She must be Miss. Laras

b.    To showing strong prohibition (larangan) or obligation

Example : - You must come to school on time

-      I must sturdy hard because I’m at third grade now