走出情态动词的误区
误区一:误情态动词的过去式为过去时态。
走出误区:情态动词除表示纯粹的过去时间外,还有两种独特的功能。
1.could,might和would在请求许可或征询对方意见时,比can,may和will更加委婉客气,并不表示过去时态。回答此类疑问句时易误选它们的过去式,实际上应该用原形或相应答语。请看例题:
1) ― Could I use your telephone?
― Yes, of course you ______.
A. could B. will C. can D. might
2) ― Might I watch TV after supper?
― Yes, you ______.
A. may B. must C. might D. could