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    Modal verbs are used to express ability, possibility, obligation, or to request permission. Some common modal verbs are can, could, may, might, will, would, must, should, ought to, need not, and had better. They do not change form and are used with other verbs to express meanings like ability, permission, advice, necessity, and obligation. Examples are provided for how each modal verb is used.

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    Modal verbs are used to express ability, possibility, obligation, or to request permission. Some common modal verbs are can, could, may, might, will, would, must, should, ought to, need not, and had better. They do not change form and are used with other verbs to express meanings like ability, permission, advice, necessity, and obligation. Examples are provided for how each modal verb is used.

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    LESSON 6

    Modal Verbs
    MODAL VERBS

    When you need to express ability,


    possibility, and obligation, or to request
    permission, you need to use modal
    verbs.
    MODAL VERBS
    These are also called modals, modal
    auxiliaries, and modal auxiliary verbs in
    your sentences.

    These verbs do not change forms (for


    example, they do not have
    –s/-es, -d/-ed, or –ing forms.
    Study the chart below to know more about them.
    MODAL USAGE EXAMPLE
    VERB

    To express ability I can play the violin.


    can Too much alcohol
    to express
    possibility drinking can cause
    cancer of the liver.
    to request Can I ride your
    permission bicycle, please?
    CAN
    EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

    • They can commute from home to school.


    • Can I read here?
    • Can you teach me?
    Study the chart below to know more about them.
    MODAL USAGE EXAMPLE
    VERB
    To express possibility
    It could rain next week.
    could She could speak
    to express ability
    Spanish when she was
    in the past
    nine years old.
    to ask permission Could I borrow your
    politely book?
    COULD
    EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

    • She could dance gracefully before the accident.


    • Could you demonstrate it to me more slowly?
    • I think we could have another panel discussion.
    Study the chart below to know more about them.
    MODAL USAGE EXAMPLE
    VERB

    To express Our flight might be


    may / possibility delayed due to bad
    might weather.
    to request May I have a cup of
    permission coffee, please?
    MAY / MIGHT
    EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

    • May I have another glass of milk?


    • The Philippines may become a major tourist
    attraction.
    • They might give us another chance.
    Study the chart below to know more about them.
    MODAL USAGE EXAMPLE
    VERB

    to request Will you close the door


    will / behind you, please?
    would

    to offer Would you like some


    cookies?
    WILL / WOULD
    EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

    • I will call him for you if you like.


    • Would you pass the ketchup, please?
    • Would you mind giving me a hand?
    Study the chart below to know more about them.
    MODAL USAGE EXAMPLE
    VERB

    to express strong She must help out


    must obligation here.

    to express logical Having worked for so


    conclusion or many hours, she must
    certainty be tired by.
    MUST
    EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

    • We must say our prayers now.


    • Banks must examine all documents.
    • Look at all that snow. It must be cold outside.
    Study the chart below to know more about them.
    MODAL USAGE EXAMPLE
    VERB
    should /
    Young people should learn
    ought to to give advice
    how to fend for themselves.
    need not to express lack of You need not worry, your
    necessity or absence of mother is out of danger now.
    obligation
    had
    You had better shape up
    better to give advice
    before it’s too late.
    SHOULD / OUGHT TO
    EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

    • I think we should revise our work again.


    • You ought to study more.
    • Your hair is too long. You should get a haircut.
    NEED NOT
    EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

    • I need not swim.


    • I need not buy any tomatoes. There are plenty in
    the fridge.
    • I need not come but I can if I want to.
    HAD BETTER
    EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

    • You had better not park your car illegally.


    • You had better pay back the money you owe.
    • She had better obey the rules.

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