MODALS

Can, must, should.

1
 CAN
We use can + verb to talk about
ability, possibility and
permission.

She can speak French well.

She can be his wife.
She can go to the disco.

2
 C A N ‘ T (cannot)

We use can’t + verb in the

negative.

She can’t speak French well.

She can’t go to the disco.

3
 MUST

We use must + verb to talk

about obligation.

You must do your homework.

You must speak English here.

4
 MUSTN‘T

We use mustn’t + verb to talk

about prohibition.

You mustn’t eat in the library.

You mustn’t park here.

5
 SHOULD

We use should + verb to give

advice.

You should help your schoolmates.

6
 SHOULDN’T

We use shouldn’t + verb in

the negative.

You shouldn’t eat so much cake.