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    The

    modal
    verbs
    By Gabriela Ramos and Deira Salcie
    #16 & #17
    What are the
    modal verbs?
    A modal verb (also called a
    modal auxiliary verb) is
    used along with a main
    verb to express possibility,
    ability, permission, or
    necessity.
    Usage
    Modal verbs are used to express
    ability, possibility, necessity,
    permission, or obligation. They
    modify the main verb to indicate
    different attitudes or levels of
    certainty.
    Examples:
    1. Can: She can play the piano very well.

    2. May: You may leave early today.

    3. Might: It might rain later this evening.

    4. Shall: I shall return the book tomorrow.

    5. Could: He could swim when he was a child.

    It is used to indicate that something is


    Could possible but not certain
    Examples:
    1. Should: You should take an umbrella, it looks like
    it's going to rain.

    2. Will: I will call you when I arrive at the airport.

    3. Would: If I were you, I would talk to your professor


    about the issue.

    4. Must: You must wear a helmet while riding a bike


    for safety.

    5. Ought to: You ought to apologize for what you said


    earlier.
    Structure
    According to
    verb tense
    Simple present
    In the simple present, modal verbs like can, must, should, may, and might are
    used to express different ideas. They do not change form according to the
    subject, and they are always followed by the base form of the main verb.

    [Subject] + [Modal
    (Subject) verb] + verb)
    + (Modal [Base verb] + [Complement]
    + (Base verb) + (Complement)

    Example: "You must wear a helmet when riding a bike." (necessity)

    Example: "You should take an umbrella; it looks like rain." (advice)


    Present continuos
    The present continuous with modal verbs is used to describe actions
    happening right now or in the future, with varying degrees of possibility or
    certainty.

    (Subject) + (Modal verb) + (Be) + (Verb-ing) + (Complement)

    Example: She can be working right now.”

    Example: “They might be studying for the exam at this moment.”


    Simple past
    In the Simple Past, modal verbs show past abilities, possibilities, advice, habits, or
    obligations. To make sentences with modal verbs in the Simple Past, use:

    Subject + Past Modal Verb + Base Form of the Main Verb.

    Examples:
    Could: She could swim well back then.
    Would: They would visit often.
    Must: She had to leave early.

    Remember, "can" becomes "could," "may" becomes "might," "shall" becomes "should,"
    "will" becomes "would," and "must" often uses "had to" for past necessity.
    Simple future
    In the future, modal verbs express possibility, ability, permission.To
    make sentences with modal verbs in the future tense, use:

    Subject + Modal Verb (Present or Future form) + Base Form of the


    Main Verb.

    Examples:
    I can hang out tomorrow.
    Could I be majoring in law next year?
    They should have left by the time we get there.

    In future contexts, "can" and "must" often change to "will be able to" and "will have to" for
    clarity. Other modals usually remain the same.
    How to ask
    questions with
    modal verbs?
    To ask yes/no questions with modal verbs, invert the subject and the modal
    verb:

    Modal Verb + Subject + Base Form of the Main Verb

    For example:
    Can you swim?
    May I leave early?
    Should we go now?
    Will they help us?
    Must she study more?
    Negation
    To form the negative with modal verbs, you simply add "not" after the modal
    verb. Applies to all verb tenses.

    (Subject) + (Modal verb) + (Not) .........

    Example: “She could not attend the meeting yesterday.” (Simple past)
    Couldn't

    Example: “They will not arrive on time tomorrow.” (Future)


    Won't

    Example: “He cannot swim well.” (Simple present)


    Can't

    Example: “She can’t be studying right now; she’s at work.” (Present continuos)
    Can not
    Exercises
    Thank
    You

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