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Modals - Coggle Diagram
Modals
Requests
may
May I come in?
would
Would you fix my bike, please?
could
Could you wait for me?
can
Can I borrow your football?
Ability
can
I can cook!
could
I could play hockey at 8 years old.
Permission
may
Yes, you may use my bike.
can
Yes, you can borrow my pencil
Necessary
Have to
I have to win this prize.
must
You must wear a helmet on a bike.
Advice
You shouldn't ride without a helmet
Should runners eat before the race?
Obligations
Have to
I have to play this game.
Must
You must go to school
Offers
Shall
Shall I tech you to play tennis
Intensions
Shall
I shall win this time
Not allowed
Must
Players mustn't be late.
Not obligations or necessary
don't have to
I don't have to do anything
Not necessary
needn't
You needn't buy popcorn.
Ordinary verb
need
I don't need that.