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Modal verbs show 

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.

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