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OBJECTIVE

To apply grammar concepts in written way, and use

them in real conversations.

Every great dream begins

with a dreamer. Always

remember, you have within

you the strength, the

patience, and the passion to

reach for the stars to

change the world.

Harriet Tubman

Would

Used to

Should have +

past participle

To be able to + the verb

Topics for today

*Topic 1

*Would/ Used to

• There are two different ways to talk about past habits.  You can use "used to" or "would" to describe actions that you did repeatedly in the past.

ExampleI used to go to the

river with my family when I was a child.

I would play the piano when I was 6 years old, but now I’m unable to do it.

WOULD/USED TO

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*Topic 2

*Should have + past participle

Should combines with the perfect infinitive to form should have + past participle when we want to talk about past events that did not happen, but should have happened. We are talking about an expectation and referring back

to past time.

Should have + past participle

You shouldn’t have come to the party. You missed a great time.

I should have studied for the partial exam. I will get a good grade.

*Topic 3

*To be able to + verb

"Be able to" is possible in all tenses - but "can" is

possible only in the present and "could" is possible only

in the past for ability. In addition, "can" and "could"

have no infinitive form.

We use be able to express ability. "Able" is an adjective meaning: having the power,

skill or means to do something. If we say "I am

able to swim", it is like saying "I can swim". We

sometimes use "be able to" instead of "can" or "could"

for ability.

My brother gave me tickets, so I was able to see the game in person.

The boys were able to watch the soccer game live.

To be able to + verb

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ITS TIME TO PRACTICE

Write eight (8) sentences about your abilities and activities using the grammatical structure studied before when you finished present it to the class.

Workshop1. I used to ride a bike every afternoon for

two hours when I was 8 years.2. I used to play the guitar. 3. I used to smoke, now I’m unable to do it.4. They should have been here at seven

o’clock.5. I shouldn't have shouted at you. I

apologize. 6. I’m able to speak two languages in a fluid

way.7. I was able to pass the test last week.8. I would play the piano when I was 6 years

old, but now I’m unable to do it.

Evaluation

Grammar Structure

5%

Pronunciation5%

Content5%

Thanks for coming

El uso de used to, recuperado el 12 de agosto de 2011 en:http://www.euroresidentes.com/Blogs/curso_ingles/2006/03/el-uso-de-used-to-en-ingls.html El uso de should have, recuperado el 11 de agosto de 2011

en:http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/shouldhave/menu.php Grammar essentials, consultado el 11 de agosto de 2011 en:http://www.inglesmundial.com/A2/grammar.htm Learn grammar, recuperado el 12 de agosto de 2011 en:http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/learnit/learnitv195.shtml Modals, consultado el 11 de agosto de 2011 en:http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-modals_can_3.htm

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