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Introduction: In English grammar, a modal is a verb that combines with another verb to indicate mood
or tense. A modal (also known as a modal auxiliary or modal verb) expresses necessity, uncertainty,
ability, or permission. Most linguists agree that there are 10 core or central modals in English: can, could,
may, might, must, ought, shall, should, will, and would. Other verbs—including need, had better and
invariant be—may also function as modals (or semi-modals). Unlike other auxiliaries, modals have no -s,
-ing, -en, or infinitive forms. (Because ought requires a to-infinitive complement, some linguists regard it
as a marginal modal.)
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Modal verbs MUST, SHOULD AND MIGHT
We use must to express a stronger point of view. “We need to…” “We have to…” The modal must
expresses opinion, one person’s point of view.
Examples:
1. Drivers must fasten their seatbelts before leaving.
2. You must study English at least 11 hours a week.
3. Test takers must examine all the questions carefully.
There are many other uses of modal verb Must.

Obligation or Duty Students must wear I.D when entering school.

Deduction I heard
Emphasize Necessity
Strong recommendation
Positive Assumption(Past) Must+
Have+ past participle

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