Modals in The Past Form

Modals In The Past Form

Modals in the Past form in the Indonesian language is the word auxiliary modality in the past tense.

 

Modals in the past are:
1. Could
2. Would
3. Should
4. Shall
 

Could + Verb base
Cans We use this expression: to offer suggestions or possibilities.
Example :
Rama : I'm having trouble with math.
Ika: Why do not you ask Bella ?
Perhaps Could she help you.

 
Might + Verb base
Might Use to tell possibillities.
Example :
Rama : Why is Bella taking the bus to get home ?
Ika : He Might get a flat time. 

Would + verb base
Use That Would for an action was repeated regulary in the past.
Example :
Rama : What did you usually do on holidays ?
Ika : I would visit my Grandparents In the village, but how not anymore.

 
Would + Mind + V-ing
Would Use to express polite requests.
Example :
Mrs. Ika : Would you mind posting the letter ?
Bella : No, Not at all.

 
Should + Verb base
Example :
Rama : Ika, you Should go to library now.
Ika : O.k.