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Modals - Coggle Diagram
Modals
Can, Could and May
Can
to talk about general ability in the present and the future
You can do the dishes later.
for requests
Can we move on?
for permission
Yes, you can have a sweet.
Could
to talk about general ability in the past
She could stand on her arms when she was 7.
for polite requests
Could you get that for me?
May
for polite requests
May I leave now?
for polite permission
Yes, you may go out with your friends.
Would, Shall and Should
Would
for polite requests
Would you quiet down?
Shall
for offers
Shall we play a game of chess?
for strong intentions
I shall prove you wrong!
Should
to give advice
You should practice more.
to ask for advice
Should I do this or that?
Must and Musn't
Must
to say that something is necessary
You must pay for the cup.
to talk about obligations
You must wear a helmet while skateboarding.
Musn't
to talk about something that is not allowed
You musn't be late to school.
Have to and Needn't
Have to
to say something is necessary
You have to eat, don't starve yourself.
to talk about obligation
You have to actually work out to be more fit.
Needn't
to say something is not necessary
You needn't buy a new backpack, I have a spare.