MODAL VERBS

Annotations:

• After a modal we use the verb in base form.

1. OBLIGATION
   1. MUST
      1. You must wash your hands before eat.
   2. HAVE TO
      1. You have to pay for a service.
2. POSSIBILITY
   1. COULD
      1. Could you lend me some money?
   2. MAY
      1. The sky is dark, it may rain.
   3. MIGHT
      1. My brother might come tomorrow.
   4. CAN
      1. Can you buy me a new cellphone?
3. PERMISSION
   1. COULD
      1. Could I close the door?
   2. CAN
      1. You can go outside if you finish your homework.
   3. MAY
      1. May I borrow this pen?
4. ABILITY
   1. CAN
      1. I can speak English.
   2. COULD
      1. Damian could sing when he was a child.
5. ADVICE
   1. SHOULD
      1. You should drink more water.