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In this article, we learn more about the remaining modals. This is a continuation lesson on Modal verbs. If you have not
read our introductory article on models (2.0) then please check it first.
In particular, we learn phrasal modals
and subsequently how to use each in the right way according to the context. To
help you understand we have brought to you the quote by Zig Ziglar a well-known
American author and motivational speaker.
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| The Ultimate Guide: Quote by Zig Ziglar |
You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. – Zig Ziglar
Let us first
understand Phrasal Modals
Grammar point: 2.0.1 Phrasal Modal:
For revision
What is modal?
-Modal
is a certain type of verb that helps the main verb, so they also called helping
verbs.
What is Phrasal modal?
What is Phrasal modal?
- Phrasal
modal is same as modals covered in article 2.0, expect it contains ‘to.’
Formation:
Subject + Phrasal modal + main verb
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Phrasal Modals:
- Have
to
- Have
got to
- Ought
to
- Be
able to
If you
recall the first of modals (article 2.0). They do not change form.
However,
Phrasal modals do change their form according to the subject-verb agreement (article 5.1.1).
1) Have to:
We use ‘have
to’ for describing something is required or necessary for achieving something.
Example:
- She
has to run fast to win the race.
- We
have to complete this assignment before a day.
Here, in the
example sentence ‘have’ is changed to ‘has’ because it contains 3rd
person singular form ‘She.’ That is we should care about using phrasal modal.
By now you can understand the saying by Zig Ziglar.
In the quote
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have
to start to be great.”
2) Have got to:
It used in
the situation when one leaving a place for going somewhere else.
- I’ve got to
leave, I have an appointment.
- He has got to college. He has important classes today.
3) Be able to:
It reflects
the ability such as skills, knowledge, strength etc. to perform various tasks.
- The girl is able to cook herself.
- We
are able to do this.
4) Ought to:
It used to
express moral duties, obligation, and natural expectations.
- He
ought to obey traffic rules.
- They
ought to pay their bills.
‘Ought to’ is
one of the only phrasal modals which do not change its form.
NOTE:
Except ‘Ought
to’ all other phrasal modals must satisfy the subject-verb agreement rule.
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