MODAL VERBS

MODAL VERBS

1. HAVE TO

   • Obligación con otro sujeto
     • I have to finish my essay

2. MAY

   • Poder / Posibilidad formal
     • I may be home late

3. MUST

   • Obligación consigo mismo
     • I must go now
   • SHOULD
     • Consejo
       • You should stop smoking

4. WOULD

   • Ofrecimiento a otro sujeto
     • Would you like a cup of tea?

5. CAN

   • Poder Formal
     • I can speak a little Russian
   • COULD
     • Poder Negativo / Pasado