Modal Verbs/

Modal
 MODAL VERB
A modal verb (also called a modal auxiliary
verb) used along with a main verb to express
possibility, ability, permission, or necessity.
CAN
Indicate ability, possibility, permission or make a
request .

Example:
Javi can play the guitar.
Can I have some water?
Could
Indicate possibility, make a polite
request.

Examples:
She could speak French.
Could you tell me the time?
May
Indicate possibility, permission, or make a
request.

Examples:
Dana may arrive late.
You may enter.
May I respond?
Might
Indicate possibility

Examples:
I might order pizza.
Must
Indicate obligation, and likelihood

Examples:
Cyclists must wear helmets.
You must be very proud.
Shall
Indicate a future action (normally used only with
“I” and “we”), Ask a question (normally used
only with “I” and “we”)

Examples:
I shall attend.
Shall we arrange a meeting?
Should
Make a suggestion ,Indicate likelihood

Examples:
You should watch that film.
Tom should be at the office.
Will
Indicate a future action or event, Make a polite
request

Examples:
Fay will book the venue.
Will you get the door?
Would
Past form of “will”, Make a polite request

Examples:
She would often work late.
Would you call back later?
Ought to
Used when talking about things which are
desired or ideal.

Examples:
They ought to have more parks in the city centre.
We ought to eat lots of fruit and vegetables
everyday.