Modal verbs help convey attitudes, possibilities, obligations, permissions, and more, allowing us to communicate more precisely. The most common ways are:
Can/Could – ability, permission, polite offers
May/Might – possibility
Should/Ought to – advice
Must/Have to – necessity or strong recommendation
For example:
"Can you play any musical instruments?" (ability)
"Could you share more about your experience with..." (polite invitation to continue)
"You might find it interesting to know that..." (suggestion)
"We should explore more about this topic." (recommendation)
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Modal verbs like "can" and "could" indicate someone's capacity or ability to do something.
Example: "She can swim very well."
Modals like "should," "ought to," and "could" help us give advice or make suggestions without sounding too forceful.
Example: "You should try that new restaurant."
Modals like "may," "can," and "must not" allow us to ask for or grant permission and to restrict actions.
Example: "Can I leave early today?" / "You must not enter without permission."
We use modals like "might," "may," and "must" to talk about how possible or certain something is.
Example: "It might rain later." (possibility) / "She must be the new manager." (certainty)
"Must" and "have to" show necessity or strong obligation.
Example: "You must submit the report by Monday."
Modals like "would," "could," and "may" make requests and offers sound more polite or tentative.
Example: "Could you help me with this?" or "Would you like some coffee?"
Modals like "would," "could," and "might" allow us to talk about hypothetical or imagined situations.
Example: "If I had more time, I would travel the world."