MODALS IN ENGLISH

MODALS IN ENGLISH

1. CAN

   • Abilities
   • Possibilities_present
   • Request
   • Permission

2. Could

   • Abilities past
   • Formal Permission
   • Past permission
   • Possibilities- Less Likely

3. May

   • Possibilities _ Likely
   • Permission

4. Might

   • Possibilities_Not likely

5. Must

   • Obligation
     • Internal
   • Deduction
   • Strong Recommendation
   • Mustn't
     • Prohibition

6. Have to / Has to

   • Obligation
     • External
   • Don't have to /doesn't have to
     • Not necessary: needn't

7. Should

   • Give advice
   • Suggestions
   • Give Opinions