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• Must the media print every detail about the lives of the rich and famous?
• You would show up at this party • The teacher would have to announce my engagement to class.
• Of course, since we’re having he reception outside, it has to rain.
10. Modality
Dari contoh-contoh ungkapan diatas Anda dapat mengenali penggunaan modal.
Di antaranya adalah; • Can
• Will • Must
• Shall • Can’t
• Would • Could
Untuk menunjukkan tingkat kesopanan dalam berbahasa modal yang sering dipakai adalah could dan would. Pembahasan tentang modal itu
sendiri secara detail dapat Anda pelajari di bab Grammar Usage. Berikut adalah contoh-contoh dialog dengan bentuk modal di dalamnya
Dialog 1
A : Will I meet your family?
B : No. They won’t be here this week.
A : When can I meet them?
B : Next week.
A : I can’t meet them next week.
B : Why not?
A : I must be in New York next week.
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Dialog 2
A : What do you think I ought to see in London first?
B : Well, historical places, I think. You should go to Westminster Abbey,
and if you can, go to the Houses of Parliament and the National Gallery.
A : And what about the British Museum? I was told one ought to see it.
B : I suppose you must go there. There you can find masterpieces of
the world’s best artists. A
: How can I get to the centre? B
: I think you can go by steamer down the Thames from Westminster to Tower Bridge. That’s a very pleasant way to travel, and you can
see London bridges and quite a number of buildings on the way.
Dialog 3
A : Excuse me. Could you tell me where South Street is, please?
B : Take the second turning on the left and then ask again. A : Is it far?
B : No, you can walk it under ten minutes. A : Thanks very much.
B : It’s a pleasure.
Dialog 4
A : Excuse me, please. Could you tell me how to get to the town
centre? B : First right, second left. You can’t miss it.
A : Thank you. B :
That’s OK.
Dialog 5
A: Does this bus go to the station? B: No, you’ll have to get off at the bank, and take 178.
A: Can you tell me where to get off?
