Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs

1. que es

   • They are verbs with different meanings, like ability, permission, possibility, need, etc. That verbs are called "auxiliary verbs"
     • Can
       • "Can" refers to the verb be able to, is used for ability, possibility, ask or give permission, disable and ban
         • Example
           • Can I go to the park? Yes, you can go to the park - I can run 2 kilometers
     • Could
       • "Could" refers to the verb be able to in past, it is used to possibility, impossibility and ban
         • Example
           • Could I join you? - I could play the piano when I was 5 years old
     • May / Might
       • "May or might" refers to the verb be able to , but its used to Ask or give permission and possibility
         • Example
           • The instructor may come to class late today - The instructor might come to class late today
     • Should / Ought to
       • "Should or ought to" refers to the verb of obligation, its used for advisability, obligation or expectation.
         • Example
           • I should do the exam now - You ought to exercise regularly