modals

modals

What is a modal? ​​​​

When are modal verbs used?

modals verbs

can

could

may

must

might

shall

should

ought to

auxiliary verbs modals only exist in their helping form

would

will

examples

examples

examples

examples

examples

examples

examples

examples

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examples

Would you pass the salt please?

I'll do that for you if you like

you should shave

he shall wanted employed

i ought to study now

i must working

Could you say that again more slowly?

they might give us a 10% discount.

May I have another cup of coffee?

They can control their own feelings

they cannot act alone as the main verb in a sentence.

Can I smoke here?

Can you help me?

I may be home late.

China may become a major economic power.

Would you like to play golf this Friday?

Would you mind waiting a moment?

I can’t see any taxis so I’ll walk.

Profits will increase next year.

he should go away

they should drink water

i might study tomorrow

he might kiss a girl

I must go now.

i must sleep 8 hours

we shall exercise

they shall pray

she ought to shut up

i ought to respect the people

we could go to war again.

Could I borrow your dictionary?

reference: https://www.learnenglish.de/grammar/verbmodal.html