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CAN, MAY, MIGHT, COULD, SHOULD, WILL, MUST, MODAL VERBS, Modal verbs like…
CAN
EXPRESS ABILITY
MAY
EXPRESS POSSIBILITY OR PERMISSION
MIGHT
EXPRESS POSSIBILITY
COULD
EXPRESS POSSIBILITY OR PERMISSION
SHOULD
EXPRESS AN OBLIGATION
WILL
EXPRESS INTENDED FUTURE ACTION OR A REQUEST
MUST
EXPRESS A NECESSITY
MODAL VERBS
Modal verbs like can, may, will, and should express abilities, permissions and possibilities. Used with base verbs, they help make requests, give advice, and discuss potential situations, making them key for clear English communication.
PURPOSE
EXAMPLE
I CAN play the guitar
she MAY win the contest, she MAY borrow my book
it MIGHT rain
he COULD learn to ski, COULD I skate with you?
I SHOULD wash the dishes
I WILL read a book next week, WILL you water the garden?
we MUST arrive on time