Function,
Differences and Examples
A.FUNCTION
1.Can –
Could- (be) able to
Can : digunakan untuk menyatakan ability (kemampuan).
Example :
· I could have sneaked in the eighth
· Whether I can utilize a utuk motor today
Could : Could digunakan untuk menyatakan ability
(kemampuan) dimasa lalu (past).
Example :
·
They could invite you to the
group
·
Could you please tell me where the nearest bank is?
2.May – Might
May : untuk menyatakan possibility (kemungkinan) dimasa
sekarang (present) dan masa depan (future).
Example :
·
He may work out and
consume healthy food every day.
·
tasya may leave here alone.
Might : Sama seperti may, modal verb ini digunakan
untuk menyatakan possibility (kemungkinan) dimasa sekarang (present) dan
masa depan (future).
Example :
·
You might come here if you wanted.
·
You might forget the embarassing
accident tomorrow.
3.Must – I have/ has/ had to
Must : digunakan pada saat Anda ingin menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu
yang dimaksud benar adanya dan logis. Selain itu ‘Must’ dapat digunakan untuk
menunjukkan kewajiban yang begitu kuat atau kewajiban yang diperlukan menurut
diri sendiri dan orang di sekitar.
Example :
·
We must go on
·
I have to go semarang soon to meet
my family
I have/ has/ had to : digunakan untuk mengekspresikan kewajiban yang kuat
karena ada campur tangan dari pihak luar yang membuat adanya kewajiban
tersebut.
Example :
·
have to start working at 7.00 am or
my boss will fire me.
·
I had to see the
dentist every 4-6 weeks.
4.Will – Would – be going to
Will : untuk menyatakan willingness (kemauan). Willingness
dapat diungkapkan dalam conditional
sentence type 1 maupun invitation
(undangan/ajakan).
Example :
·
I wiil go to campus
·
I will turn on the light.
Would : Sama seperti will, modal verb ini dapat
digunakan untuk menyatakan willingness (kemauan), namun lebih polite
(sopan).
Example :
·
Would you like a cup of tea?’
·
I would have gone to Melbourne but I
had to work.
(be) going to : digunakan untuk mengekspresikan Prior Plan
(rencana terdahulu).
Example :
·
I am going to my friend’s house next
morning.
·
She is going to watch a football
match next weekend.
5.Shall – Should – Ought to
Shall : digunakan untuk I dan we dan Shall digunakan untuk
menyatakan suatu rencana. Dalam kalimat tanya, shall digunakan untuk memberikan
saran.
Example :
·
I shall go to Bogor
·
Shall I pick you up from bus
station?
Should : digunakan untuk menyatakan saran.
Example :
·
You should to forget him forever
·
You should bring the umbrella before
rain
B.DIFFERENCES
1.Can - Could -
be able to
Can and
could is a form of capital in the English language, which is usually used to
express the ability and posibility, while be able to be the word be added with
able and verb to infinitive. Can and Be able to have the same probability level
of 50%
2.Must - I have / has / had to
Must be used on present or future, whereas have to be used in present and have past form "had to" as well as future "will have to". In this case must have a high percentage of certainty level that is equal to 95%
3.Will - Would - (be) going to
Will and would be used to discuss decisions made instantly / spontaneously. Whereas, (be) going to be used to discuss plans and decisions that have been decided / made before. The percentage of possible future occurrences in the will is still 50%, while the percentage of the likely rate at (Be) going to greater is 90%
4.Shall - Should - Ought to
Should usually be widely used to provide feedback or suggestions on something. While, Ought to usually used to give advice and have the meaning should or should. Ought to also often used to describe a feasibility although in fact it is not and used in affirmative sentence at present time. At should only have the required level of 50%
