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Modal verbs are helping verbs that modify the mood of the main verb, expressing functions such as ability, possibility, permission, and obligation. Common modals include can, may, must, should, will, and would, which do not change with the subject and are always followed by the base form of the verb. Negative forms and their use in questions are also highlighted, along with semi-modals that combine with 'to'.

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Modal verbs are helping verbs that modify the mood of the main verb, expressing functions such as ability, possibility, permission, and obligation. Common modals include can, may, must, should, will, and would, which do not change with the subject and are always followed by the base form of the verb. Negative forms and their use in questions are also highlighted, along with semi-modals that combine with 'to'.

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English Grammar – Modal Verbs

• Modal verbs are helping verbs used to modify


the mood of the main verb.
• They express functions like ability, possibility,
permission, obligation, etc.
What Are Modal Verbs?
• Examples:
• - He **can** run fast.
• - She **might** come later.
• - You **must** obey the rules.
Functions of Modal Verbs
• Different modals serve different purposes:
• - **Can/Could**: ability or possibility
• - **May/Might**: permission or possibility
• - **Must/Should/Ought to**: necessity or
advice
List of Common Modals
• These modals do not change with subject:
• - I can, He can, She can...
• They are always followed by the base form of
the verb.
Can – Ability
• Example: She **can** drive a car.
• 'Can' expresses her ability to perform the
action.
May – Permission
• Example: **May** I borrow your pen?
• May is more formal than 'can' when asking
permission.
Must – Necessity
• Example: You **must** finish your homework
before going out.
• Must expresses strong necessity or rule.
Should – Advice
• You **should** try the new restaurant.
• ‘Should’ is softer and expresses advice or
suggestion.
Will – Future Certainty
• **Will** is used to show certainty or future
actions:
• - I will help you.
• - It will rain tomorrow.
Would – Hypothetical
• **Would** is used for polite requests or
hypothetical situations:
• - Would you like some coffee?
• - I would travel if I had time.
Negative Forms
• Examples:
• - You **must not** touch that.
• - He **can't** swim.
• - You **shouldn't** lie.
Modal Verbs in Questions
• Modals often start questions:
• - **Can** you play guitar?
• - **Should** we wait?
• - **May** I come in?
Semi-Modals
• Semi-modals combine with 'to':
• - I **have to** leave early.
• - You **need to** study.
• - He **used to** live here.
Practice Exercise
• Fill in the blanks:
• 1. You ___ (must/may) complete the task.
• 2. She ___ (can/will) speak French.
• 3. ___ (Could/Should) I help you?
Summary
• Review:
• - Modals express ability, permission,
obligation, etc.
• - They are always followed by base verbs.
• - Examples: can, must, should, may, will,
would.

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