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MODAL VERBS
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English Modal Verbs TableModal
Usage Example
verb
I can do several things
ability
at the same time.
can when something is possible Miracles can happen.
permission You can go now.
informal requests Can you come for a minute?
She said she could pay
past form of "can"
for us as well.
Could you move
could polite requests
your bag, please?
It could be that he
possibility
missed the train.
possibility It may rain tomorrow.
may ask or give
May I speak?
permission (formal)
He said he might
past form of "may"
might change his mind.
possibility This might fail.
you have to do it You must obey the law
must it's very logical or They left so early, they
very likely to happen must be home by now.
must
you are not
not/ You mustn't smoke in here.
allowed to do it
mustn't
future for "I" and "we" I shall see him tomorrow.
shall questions and suggestions
Let's continue, shall we?
for "I" and "we"
She should call the police.
the right thing to do
- What should I do?
should
advice - You should stop
thinking about it.
what is likely or We should be
expected to happen back by midnight.
future action or states Prices will go up
will (not plans) next summer.
promises and intentions It's alright, I'll pick it up.
past form of "will" He told me he would come.
What would you do
imagined situations
if you were him?
- Would you please sit down?
would - Would you like some tea?
for polite requests, offers
- We are meeting with Sarah
and invitations
next Saturday, would you like
to come along?
to say what you
I would like a piece of cake.
want to do or have
ought to the right thing to do You ought to apologize.
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