Modern Lifestyles and Wellness
Review the grammar practice and do the writing exercises to improve your writing skills.
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.
