MODAL VERBS

Possibility What can we learn from others

Ability in the present cultures?
Can Lack of ability We learn about how people can
Permission connect.
They can’t speak the same language.
Can we see this film in class, please?
Ability in the past In the film. Flor’s daughter could speak
Possiblility now or in English.
Could the future What could go wrong?
Everything you could possibly want
from them.
Permission Ms Murphy, may we see the film
May Possible actions in the tomorow?
future I may not arrive in time at the cinema.
Possible actions in the I haven’t see the film yet, but there
Might future( less probable might be some romance in the air. I
than may) might see it next week.
Necessity You must see it to learn about cultural
connection.
Must
Deduction She speaks Spanish.She must be from
a Hispanic country.
Mustn’t Prohibition You mustn’t arrive late.
Will Facts in the future, Flor will probably study English.
predictions; invitations Will you come with us?
Hipothetical condition If I werein Flor’s shoes, I would learn
Would Polite request or offer English.
Would you help me, please?
Should Opinion Spanglish should be a five star movie.
Advice You should see it.