D-06.04 Use Modal-Verb Phrasing for 10 Adult Competencies / Functions

Parts Two & Three of Chapter 1 (“Getting There”) of WorkLife English Grammar 2: English in Everyday Life, pages 9-15 17 pages  Who It’s For: (Self) Teachers & Helpers at Intermediate Learning Levels       Why It’s Useful: Phrases with modal verbs or related wording can express Predictions, Future Possibilities, Permission, Requests, Desires, Preferences, Expectation, Advice, Warnings, Obligation and other meanings.  Content of this chapter includes “Advantages & Disadvantages of Different Kinds of Transportation,” “Buying a Used Car,” “Traffic Rules,” “Car Insurance.” In statements and questions, it presents and summarizes the forms, functions, and meanings of most of the simple modal verbs. What You’ll Do:  [1]  Look at the Chapter Opener with its listings of Competencies + Grammar to be covered. Think/Tell what you (think you) already know or want to learn about these. [2] On page 41 of Part One: Prediction & Future Possibility, “Helena and Lu talk about transporta