Teacher Amy
United States
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Hi, Subra! Modal verbs like would, could, and must always come before a main verb and help convey ideas like willingness, possibility, and obligation. "Would" is sometimes used as the past tense of the modal verb "will," which suggests willingness or intention to do something, as in, "He said he would help me clean the bathroom." "Could" expresses possibility ("It looks like it could rain today") or past ability ("My mother could play the piano very well when she was a child"). "Must" expresses necessity or obligation, as in, "You must clean your room tonight," or "I must go now." Thanks for your question, Amy
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