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Modals
A type of auxiliary verb that goes before the main verb and helps to show a function such as permission, probability, ability and obligation
English makes use of modal verbs to express
attitude
or
perspective
Types of modals
Modals of
ability
Modals of
permission
Modals of
advice
Modals of
probability
Modals of
obligation
&
lack of obligation
Modals of
prohibition
Modals of
ability
Used to show that someone or something has or doesn't have a particular ability or skill
Includes: can (present), could (past), be able to (other tenses)
Modals of
ability
Mary could play the violin since she was twelve.
I can speak three languages.
Modals of permission
Used to ask if someone is allowed to do something or offer help and assistance
Includes: can (informal), could (polite), will (neutral), would (polite), may (formal), shall (polite)
Modals of permission
Can you pass the salt, please?
May I have your attention?
Modals of
advice
Used to give advice or make suggestions
Includes: should, ought to (formal)
Modals of advice
You look tired, you should take a rest before your presentations.
What do you think should I do?
Modals of probability
Used to show how sure we are of something
Includes: may, might (weaker possibility), must (sure), can't (impossible)
Modals of probability
It may rain later, it's getting cloudy.
You might be able to watch the show with adult supervision.
Modals of
obligation
&
lack of obligation
Used to say something is necessary or unnecessary
Includes: must (present, sense of duty), have to (external authority & other tenses), don't have to, needn't
Modals of
obligation
&
lack of obligation
You must be on time for the lesson.
You needn't an umbrella, it's not raining.
Modals of prohibition
Used to show that something is prohibited - it is not allowed
Includes: mustn't (sense of duty), can't (external authority)
Modals of prohibition
You mustn't drink alcohol, you are too young.
We can't take photos in the museum.
The verbs need, allow, and suppose and the auxiliary verb can and should can also be used to express
permission
,
obligation
, and
prohibition
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