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Modals

Modal verbs are helping verbs that express ability, permission, possibility, necessity, and future situations. Common modal verbs include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would, each serving specific functions with examples provided. A quick quiz is included to test understanding of the correct usage of these modal verbs.

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Modals

Modal verbs are helping verbs that express ability, permission, possibility, necessity, and future situations. Common modal verbs include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would, each serving specific functions with examples provided. A quick quiz is included to test understanding of the correct usage of these modal verbs.

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🔤 What Are Modal Verbs?

Modal verbs are special helping verbs that express:


 Ability (can, could)
 Permission (may, can, might)
 Possibility (might, may, could)
 Necessity/Obligation (must, should)
 Future or hypothetical situations (will, would, shall)

🧾 Common Modal Verbs with Examples


Modal Function Example
Can Ability / Permission She can play piano. / Can I use your pen?
He could swim when he was 5. / Could you
Could Past ability / Polite request
help me?
Formal permission /
May May I leave early? / It may snow today.
Possibility
Might Possibility (less certain) We might go out tonight.
Must Necessity / Strong advice You must wear a helmet.
Shall Suggestion / Formal future Shall we dance?
Shoul
Advice / Mild obligation You should study for the test.
d
Will Future / Strong intention I will call you later.
Woul I would go if I were free. / Would you like
Hypothetical / Polite offer
d some tea?

✏️Quick Quiz (Choose the right modal)


1. You ___ finish your homework before playing.
a) must
b) might
c) can
2. ___ I borrow your book?
a) Would
b) Could
c) Must
3. I ___ swim when I was 6.
a) can
b) could
c) shall
4. It ___ rain later, so take an umbrella.
a) should
b) must
c) might
5. We ___ go out for dinner tonight. What do you think?
a) shall
b) must
c) can

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