English Language and Modal Verbs
ABSTRACT
In studying a foreign language, learners could not pay attention to only its pronunciation, vocabulary but also its grammar. The learners, in fact, have to meet grammatical problem about the phrase in English such as: noun phrase, adjective phrase, prepositional phrase…especially verb phrase. The correct use of verb phrase is complex and difficult problem in English grammar. It requires learners to have a very good knowledge of verbs and how to use them effectively. Therefore, in my study, I describe research to verb phrase, especially modal verb, which one of the essential parts of a verb phrase in English, because I myself regard it as a very useful tool for the learners of English.
Key words: phrase, verb phrase, modal verb
OUTLINE
I. Introduction
1. Rational
2. Aims
II. Procedures
III. Findings
1. Overview of verb phrase
2. Overview of modal verb
IV. Analysis and Interpretation
1. Meanings of modal verbs
2. Position of modal verbs
3. English Modal Verbs: Can and Could
3.1 Can
3.2 Could
V. Conclusion
VI. Recommendation
I. INTRODUCTION 1. Rational
Nowadays, English is considered as one of the most popular language for everyone all over the world. There are many problems in learning English as listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, lexicology, etc. Grammar plays a very important role in English; it is not easy for English learners to study. Moreover, learners are affected by their mother tongue during the process of studying that causes much confusion to them. However, it is not so difficult that English learners cannot study because English grammar is also systematic. In grammar, modal verb is one of English important verb phrase. It is useful for English learners to use modals in studying and daily life. A modal verb is an auxiliary verb and used to express intention, necessity, obligation,
In studying a foreign language, learners could not pay attention to only its pronunciation, vocabulary but also its grammar. The learners, in fact, have to meet grammatical problem about the phrase in English such as: noun phrase, adjective phrase, prepositional phrase…especially verb phrase. The correct use of verb phrase is complex and difficult problem in English grammar. It requires learners to have a very good knowledge of verbs and how to use them effectively. Therefore, in my study, I describe research to verb phrase, especially modal verb, which one of the essential parts of a verb phrase in English, because I myself regard it as a very useful tool for the learners of English.
Key words: phrase, verb phrase, modal verb
OUTLINE
I. Introduction
1. Rational
2. Aims
II. Procedures
III. Findings
1. Overview of verb phrase
2. Overview of modal verb
IV. Analysis and Interpretation
1. Meanings of modal verbs
2. Position of modal verbs
3. English Modal Verbs: Can and Could
3.1 Can
3.2 Could
V. Conclusion
VI. Recommendation
I. INTRODUCTION 1. Rational
Nowadays, English is considered as one of the most popular language for everyone all over the world. There are many problems in learning English as listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, lexicology, etc. Grammar plays a very important role in English; it is not easy for English learners to study. Moreover, learners are affected by their mother tongue during the process of studying that causes much confusion to them. However, it is not so difficult that English learners cannot study because English grammar is also systematic. In grammar, modal verb is one of English important verb phrase. It is useful for English learners to use modals in studying and daily life. A modal verb is an auxiliary verb and used to express intention, necessity, obligation,
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