Could fungsinya sama dengan can. Hanya saja could digunakan untuk mengeskpresikan
action atau tindakan dalam bentuk past tense/bentuk lampau. Selain past tense, could
dimaksudkan supaya lebih sopan (polite) bukan bentuk past.
Pattern : S + could + V1
Example : The policeman could arrest the criminal.
They could invite you to the group (mereka dapat mengundang mu kedalam grup)
I could remember about the story. (aku dapat mengingat tentang cerita itu)
Pattern : S + could + not + V1
Example : Dani could not dance.
(Dani tidak bisa menari)
Jihan could not make fried chicken
(Jihan tidak bisa membuat ayam goreng)
Kalimat tanya
Pattern : Could + S + V1 + ?
Example : Could you please open the door?
Could we watch the movie in the cinema?
Could she win the singing contest? Yes, she could/ No, She couldn’t.
3. Be able
Be able juga memiliki arti dapat atau mampu dan dapat digunakan baik present tense
maupun past tense. Be able to juga dapat disandingkan dengan modal lainya seperti
(will, would, shall, should) dan lainya.
Kalimat positif
Pattern : S + be able to + V1
Example : Erfita is able to finish the job herself.
(Erfita mampu menyelesaikan pekerjaannya sendiri)
They are able to win the football match.
(mereka mampu memenangkan pertandingan sepak bola) Kalimat negatif
Pattern : S + be not able to + V1
Example : Mario is not able to come on time.
(Mario tidak bisa datang tepat waktu)
We are not able to continue the jorney.
(kami tidak bisa melanjutkan perjalanan)
Kalimat tanya
Pattern : be able to + S + V1 + ?
Example: Is aunt Cindy able to make a delicious cakes? Yes she is.
Are they able to get the best score? Yes, they are. No they are not
Stating Willingness (Keinginan)
Willingness berarti kesediaan, kemauan untuk melakukan sesuatu. Untuk menyatakan
kemauan, kita dapat menggunakan modal –will/would. Yang berarti akan/mau/sedia.
Will digunakan untuk bentuk present tense (Sekarang) sedangkan would untuk bentuk lampau.
Kalimat positif
Pattern : S + Will/would + V1
Example : I will do my homework (aku akan mengerjakan PR ku)
I will go to the bookstore (aku akan pergi ke toko buku)
Kalimat negatif
Pattern : S + Will/Would + not + V1
Example : He will not go hiking mountain.
(dia tidak akan mendaki gunung)
Kalimat tanya
Pattern : Will / would + S + V1 + ?
Example : Will Tina go with Arum tonight? No, She will not (won’t).
Menggunakan Adjectives : Willing (Berminat)
Contoh Kalimat:
- I’m not willing to help you on doing the task.
(Saya tidak berminat membantumu mengerjakan tugas itu)
- He is willing to come back from Australia.
(Dia berminat untuk kembali dari Australia)
Latihan Soal
Read the dialogue and aswer the questions below!
Irfan : Mila, can you help me?
Mila : What can I do for you, Irfan?
Irfan : This English homework is difficult. I am not able to do it by myself
Mila : Don’t worry Irfan, I will help you. I can do it.
Irfan : Thank you Mila
Mila : You are welcome.
Questions :
1. How many person are in the dialogue?
Answer : ____________________________
2. What are they talking about?
Answer : ____________________________
Answer : ____________________________
3. What happens with Irfan?
Answer : ____________________________
Answer : ____________________________
4. Is English easy for Irfan?
Answer : ____________________________
Answer : ____________________________
5. Can Irfan finish his homework?
Answer : ____________________________
Answer : ____________________________
6. Can Mila help Irfan to do English homework?
Answer : ____________________________
Answer : ____________________________
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