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modal verbs - Coggle Diagram
modal verbs
PROBABILITY
could
you could try to ...
might
it might rain later
would
if I were you I would ...
must
you must be tired
that must be the post
should
PERMISSION
can
can I help you?
could
be able to
will be able to
was able to
may
may I help you?
ability
can
I can drive a car
OBLIGATION
must
(my decision)
I must call my brother
you must watch that film!
(defective verb)
have to
(not my choice)
I have to go to the shop
past/future
had to / will have to
PROHIBITION
Mustn't
can't
NO OBLIGATION
don't have to
you can come if you want but you don't have to
ADVICE
could
you could try (doing)
should
you should see a doctor
you should stop smoking