MODALS IN THE PAST FORM

Modals in the past form adalah kata bantu pengandaian dalam bentuk lampau

Present Past
Can
Will
Shall
may Could
Would
Should
might

-Could + Verb base
We can use this expression : to offers suggestion or possibilities
Example :
Asri : I’m having trouble with math
Maya : Why don’t you ask Puteri ? Perhaps she could help you.

Huda : God!! I forget bring my mobile
Izal : Don’t worry, Huda. You could borrow mobile phone

Might + Verb base
Use might to tell possibilities
Example :

Dinni : Why is Nola taking the bus to get home
Wulan : He might get a flat time

Edy : Where is Yohan?
Ade : He might be at the apertement

Ersa : Might I borrow the stapler
Anggi : I’m sory. I’m using it.

Would + verb base
Use would for an action that was repeated regulary in the past
Example :

Riska : What did you usually do on holidays?
Heny : I would visit my gramdparents in the village but how anymore

Would + mind + V-ing
Use would to express polite request
Example :

Mr. Erwan : Would you mind posting the letter?
Asri : No. Not at all

Should + V-base
Example :

Edy : Linda, you should go to library now?
Linda : Ok