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Dogs are “man’s they won’t cause Dogs are Dogs are
best friend;” trouble. dirty; patient;
If you train
your dogs well,
however,
Mr. Brown
hates dogs.
they may
cause trouble.
Mr. Brown
hates dogs.
therefore, they Unless you Dogs can run because they
are happier train your loose in the can run loose
there. dogs well, country; there.
Dogs are moreover, Although dogs in addition,
happier in dogs are loved. are “man’s best they are loyal.
the country.
friend.”
IV. Grammar Modal auxiliaries
The letters to the editor in this chapter have some auxiliary verbs
called “modals.” They help to express your ideas, opinions, and feelings:
can, can’t, have to, don’t have to, must, must not, should, should
not.
Study the meanings of these verbs. Copy the paragraph below and
write a modal verb in each blank.
can ability
can’t lack of ability
have to necessity (the
same as must)
don’t have to freedom
of choice, no
obligation or
necessity)
must necessity (the same
as have to)
must not necessity not to do
something, prohibition
should, obligation, “a good
idea”
should not obligation not to
do something, not “a
good idea”
The city _____ pass a health law, and the city _____ pass a leash law;
however, it _____ pass a law against owning dogs. The law says that dog
owners _____ tie up their dogs; they _____ _____ let the dogs run loose.
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