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Connect the Grammar to Writing

1 READ & NOTICE THE GRAMMAR.

A What are some different types of reviews you’ve read? Tell a partner. Then read a review of
the movie Gravity.

Go See Gravity !

Would you like a new view of the world?
Then go and see the movie Gravity. This
powerful movie could change the way you see
your world. In fact, it might turn your view of
the whole universe upside down.
In Gravity, disaster strikes two astronauts
while they are on a space walk. They aren’t able
to get back to their ship, and they will probably
not survive. Because Gravity is a 3-D movie,
viewers can experience floating in space along
with the astronauts. You may feel off balance as
you watch the screen. You will feel like you are
with the astronauts and have no control.
After I saw Gravity, I couldn’t look at the
world in the same way. I was able to see my
place in the world. The world is so large, and
I am so small. Watch and you too might leave
the movie with a new sense of your place in the
universe.

GrAMMAr FoCUs
In the review in exercise A, the writer uses modals to discuss ability and possibility in the
past, present, and future. Be aware that each modal has different meanings and uses.
Past: After I saw Gravity, I couldn’t look at the world in the same way.
Present: . . . viewers can experience floating in space along with the astronauts.
Future: This powerful movie could change the way you see your world.

B Read the review in exercise A again. Find four more modals or similar expressions used to
discuss ability and possibility in the past, present, or future. Write them in the chart.

Past Present or Future
. . . movie could change the
way you see . . .

346 ModAls: PArt 1
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