Friends -- The One with Monica and Chandler's Wedding

SEASON 7: NBC -- May 17, 2001 (re-run September 2001)

(modal auxiliaries -- form / meaning)

MODALS * PRACTICE * WRITE


PAST
I knew I should have hid at the gym.
I could have been worse.
She had to have just taken that test.
I had to go with the odds, Rach.
Monica, I thought this was going to be the most difficult thing I ever had to do
(backshifted)
I knew you 'd find him.
we thought we 'd see what the fuss is all about.
So I thought we 'd start with my makeup.
Chandler, for so long I wondered if I would ever find my prince, my soul mate
NEGATIVE
We may not have any weapons, but we still have food.
You know, she might not even notice he's gone.
Yeah, but maybe it's not what we think.
And she doesn't have to know .
Well, you don't have to sound so surprised.
Well, he 'd better not come by here.
You can't ask us, son. That's cheating.
I can't be the Bings!
Anything that can fit into this can't be scary
Wow, I can't believe this. This is incredible!
I can't believe that we made it!
No, no, I can't do that. (go home)
You can't do this here.
I've never walked down the aisle knowing it can't end in divorce.
We can't find Chandler's vest.
I can't go to lunch!
I cannot imagine two people more perfect for each other.
Oh, I just cannot imagine what is going to happen.
Oh, we can't let her start getting ready.
Monica can't see you like this.
He can't see the bride in the wedding dress.
You can't start today!.
We can't stop filming just for you.
OK, Phoebe, we cannot tell anyone about this.
Hey, we can't. (tell her he's gone)
Oh, no. I can't. (work tomorrow)
So I really can't work past four.
I couldn't be more thrilled for both of you.
You see, originally I wasn't supposed to work today.
So I guess she won't be totally alone.
you won't be (confused by this) Memorial Day weekend, 2002.
You won't believe what Monica's older brother just said to me!
Well, so far I have my bridesmaid's dresses won't get picked up.
if I wear these in my scenes, at least I won't get spit in my eyes.
They won't let me go until we get this.
But wait, she'll be in the gown and then he won't show up ,...
Ross, I 'm not going to run away again.
I 'm not going to screw it up!
Don't be so negative.
Don't you hang up on me!
Oh, but don't tell them Monica's pregnant.
Don't touch me.
Don't you worry about Chandler.
Don't worry . Everything's fine
PASSIVE
That can be arranged .
You may be confused by this now, but you won't be Memorial Day weekend, 2002.
Well, so far I have my bridesmaid's dresses won't get picked up
PROGRESSIVE
Hey, do you realize that at this time tomorrow we're going to be getting married?
people will be whispering, "Oh, that poor girl!"
I think we may be seeing a little too much of some people.
Or maybe he was writing to tell her that he's changed his name.
Isn't it possible that Sorry is sitting in there right now?
You know, maybe we're just approaching this all wrong
Maybe you're overreacting
TWO MODAL IDEAS
I 'm going to have to find another minister!
I'm going to have to go find him and bring him back, OK?
Well, I mean, we're going to have to keep an eye on it, you know, to make sure we don't lose it again.
and then she's going to have to take off the gown.
and then she 'll have to come back here and live all alone!
Besides, you 're probably going to be out by four anyway.
Maybe I should just forget about it and become a lesbian or something


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Ann Salzmann
Intensive English Institute
University of Illinois