This document discusses the different types of modal verbs, which show possibility, intent, ability, or necessity. There are four main types: modals denoting ability like can and could; modals expressing permission such as can and may; modals for likelihood including might, may, can, and could; and modals denoting obligation like must and have to. A final type is modals for giving advice, represented by should.
This document discusses the different types of modal verbs, which show possibility, intent, ability, or necessity. There are four main types: modals denoting ability like can and could; modals expressing permission such as can and may; modals for likelihood including might, may, can, and could; and modals denoting obligation like must and have to. A final type is modals for giving advice, represented by should.
This document discusses the different types of modal verbs, which show possibility, intent, ability, or necessity. There are four main types: modals denoting ability like can and could; modals expressing permission such as can and may; modals for likelihood including might, may, can, and could; and modals denoting obligation like must and have to. A final type is modals for giving advice, represented by should.
possibility, intent, ability, or necessity. Because they're a type of
auxiliary verb (helper verb), they're used together with the main verb of the sentence there are four main types of modal verbs:
Modals denoting ability: can and could. ...
Modals expressing permission: can and may. ... Modals for likelihood(probabilitate): might, may, can, and could. ... Modals denoting obligation: must and have to. ... Modals for giving advice: should.