MUST

HAVE TO
CAN
COULD
SHOULD
MAY
MIGHT
WOULD
What are Modal Verbs ?
Modal verbs are special verbs which behave very
differently from normal verbs. Here are some important
differences:

1. Modal verbs do not take "-s" in the third person.

EXAMPLES:
He can speak Russian.
She should go now.
My wife may join us for the dinner.

Grammar Rules
2. You use "not" to make modal verbs negative, even in
Simple Present and Simple Past.

EXAMPLES:
You should not be late.
I can not come to at 6pm.
He may not like this idea.
You must not disturb him now, he is busy.
They didnt must do it. NOT CORRECT

Grammar Rules
3. Many modal verbs cannot be used in the past tenses or
the future tenses.

EXAMPLES:
He will can go with us. NOT CORRECT
She musted study very hard. NOT CORRECT
It mayed show yesterday. NOT CORRECT

1. to express general ability
2. to express possibility / impossibility
3. to ask a permission (informal/formal)

EXAMPLES:
Anyone can learn how to use Computers if they want to.
I can sing and play the guitar.
My mother cant ride a bike.
Can you help me to fix my door? (INFORMAL)
Could you open the door please? (FORMAL)

1. to express possibility and probability
2. to ask or to give a permission (formal)
3. to make requests

EXAMPLES
He may come late today.
She might buy the soft drinks for the party.
You may use my Computer now.
May I make a phone call?
Might I use your cell phone?
He might not find a solution himself.

1. to express recommendations
2. to express weak obligation
3. to express opinions
4. to make advices

EXAMPLES
People with high cholesterol should eat low-fat foods.
You really should start eating better.
I should be at work before 9:00.
You shouldnt be watching tv! You should be studying.
1. to express desire
2. polite requests and questions
3. to express opinions or hopes, wishes and regrets

EXAMPLES
I would love to live here!
Would you like some coffee?
Would you open the door, please?
I wish you would stay.
I would have to agree.

1. to express certainty
2. to express necessity
3. to make a strong recommendation
4. to express obligation

EXAMPLES
You must be tired now, you have worked all day long.
I must have a visa to go to Canada.
I have to do my homework.
I must go to bed earlier.
You have to pass your exams or the university will not
accept you.
You mustn't phone me at work. We aren't allowed personal
calls.


Modal verbs
Sentence has a modal verb.

A. I want to go home.

B. I should go home now.

C. I am going home now.
B
What is the difference among
should/have to/must?
1.You should go to bed now

2.You have to go to bed now.

3.You must go to bed now.
Which one is a warning?
What is the difference among
will/might/may?
1. John will go travel next week

2. Mandy may go travel next week.

3. Ken might go travel next week.

Who has a higher chance to go to travel?
Which one is more polite?
1. Can I use your mobile phone?

2. Could I use your mobile phone?

3. May I use your mobile phone?

Close friends
Distance
friend/strang
er
What is the difference among
can/could/may?
Which one is more certain?
1. You could stay after school to do homework.

2. You might stay after school to do homework.

3. You should stay after school to do homework.

4. You have to stay after school to do homework.

5. You need to stay after school to do homework.

6. You must stay after school to do homework.

GUESS IT

Activity 1:

Clues:
1.You can eat here
2.
3.
4.



You should be quiet here.
You have to bring a ticket.
You must not videotape
Cinema /theater
Clues:
1.You can play and eat here.






2. You should respect others.
3.You have to be on time when you
come here.
4.You must wear uniform here.
school
Clues:
1.
2.
3.
4.


Young children should not use it
You have to be careful when using it.
You have to clean it after using it
knife
You can find it in the kitchen