Modern Lifestyles and Wellness

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Modern Lifestyles and Wellness

Modal Verbs for Speculation

Present/Future

  • Must – almost certainly sure
  • May/Might/Could – something is possible
  • Can’t/Couldn’t – something is impossible

Past

  • Must have + past participle – almost certain it happened
  • May/Might/Could have + past participle – possible it happened
  • Can’t/Couldn’t have + past participle – almost certain it didn’t happen

Prepositional Phrases

  • On the verge of – at a point where something is going to happen or occur soon
  • By means of – to achieve something using a specific method or tool
  • With a view to – aim or purpose of doing something

Writing a proposal

Include:

  • Introduction
  • Current situation
  • Recommendations
  • Possible outcomes

Examples

He must have been finishing the report at home instead of in the office.
I am on the verge of completing my biggest sale of the year so far.
She couldn't have seen us because we weren't there.

Practise