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Modal Verb

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Simple Modals Verb

 Modal verbs are used alongside the main verb to give additional meaning or
context to the action.
 They are always followed by the base form of the main verb
 (e.g., She can swim, you should study). -(base form V1) w/o s, es

1. Can – present ability and strong possibility


- She can swim very well. (ability)
- I can help you with that. (offer or ability)

2. Could – past ability, suggestions, polite requests, and weak possibility


- When I was younger, I could run faster. (past ability)
- Could you please pass the salt? (polite request)
*use ‘BE ABLE TO’ if can and could not appropriate to use. It’s more flexible across
tenses.

3. May – permission or possibility


- You may leave early today. (permission)
- It may rain later. (possibility)

4. Might – possibility (slightly less likely than "may")


- I might go to the party tonight. (possibility)

5. Must – necessity or strong recommendation


- You must wear a helmet while riding a bike. (necessity)
- You must try the chocolate cake! It’s amazing! (strong suggestion)

6. Shall – formal suggestion or future action (often used with "I" or "we")
- We shall begin the meeting at 9 AM. (future action)
- Shall we go for a walk? (suggestion)

7. Should – advice, expectation, or obligation


- You should see a doctor if you feel sick. (advice)
- They should arrive by 6 PM. (expectation)

8. Will – future intention or certainty


- I will help you with your homework. (intention)
- The sun will set at 7 PM. (certainty)

9. Would – polite requests, hypothetical situations, or past habitual actions


- I would like a cup of coffee. (polite request)
- If I were you, I would study harder. (hypothetical situation)
Past Modals Verb
 These modal verbs express possibilities, regrets, or hypothetical situations
in the past
 modal verb + have + past participle.

"Could/May/Might Have" – Past possibility or missed opportunity, don’t have enough


information
 She could have gone to the party, but she was too tired.
 I might have left my bag in the office.
(there’s a possibility I left my bag but I’m not sure)

"Should Have" – Regret or advice about the past


 You should have studied more for the exam.
(It would have been better if you had studied more.)

"Would Have" – Hypothetical situation in the past


 I would have helped you, but I didn’t know you needed it.
(I wanted to help, but I didn’t because of some reason.)

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