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Modal Verbs

Modal verbs come before and modify the main verb in a sentence and help explain ideas like possibility, necessity, or obligation. Here are several modal verbs and their functions:

Might expresses uncertainty about the present or future, as in, "I might quit my job next month," or, "It might be cold out, so bring a jacket."

Can expresses ability or possibility, as in, "I can speak French and Spanish," or, "Students can get cheaper tickets at the movies." It also asks permission or makes a request, as in, "Can you come over tonight?"

Should expresses obligation, as in, "I should study for my math test," or probability, as in, "The package should arrive tomorrow, since I sent it last week." It also gives advice, as in, "I think you should go out with Jesse."

Must expresses necessity or obligation, as in, "I must go see my grandmother this weekend." It also gives strong advice, as in, "You must quit smoking now that you're pregnant."

Other modal verbs and modal verb phrases include: will, may, could, would, have to, need to, ought to, and be able to.

Modal Verbs Grammar Quiz

  1. I wish you come over tomorrow.

  2. If Janna was more outgoing, she have more friends.

  3. Mark walk well because he sprained his foot.

  4. you please pass me the salt?

  5. If you want to meet more girls, you come dancing with me on Friday.

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Modal Verbs Lessons:

Weddings

Try It On For Size

Roll Out the Red Carpet

Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Hot Weather

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Break the Bank

Girls' Night Out

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hussain mt

hussain mt

Saudi Arabia

we must study hard to improve our language, after that, all thing will be easy.

I certainty about.

12:16 PM Jan 22 2010 |

shadows goldsmith

Syrian Arab Republic

It might not good for her? I think

09:25 PM Jan 16 2010 |

solcullen

solcullen

Mexico

The word might is difficult to me , to learn

03:03 AM Dec 13 2009 |

wessamo

wessamo

Germany

it's good lesson, and i could understand it well in great way of easily explaining ;)

09:47 PM Dec 08 2009 |

Temka

Temka

Mongolia

ok i understood so i should check my self Smile

10:21 AM Dec 08 2009 |

julywidiawati

Indonesia

I might not visit my family this weekend.

We can meet this afternoon, can you pick me up at 5?

I should buy some presents for my daughters, and the presents should buy before Friday. I think my sister should help preparing the party.

I must finish this project before new year. You must prepare the budget in 2009.

04:24 AM Dec 08 2009 |

lordofflies

Iraq

hi

are there othere probabilities in which models used to express?

04:44 AM Dec 01 2009 |

s id

Saudi Arabia

  thanks for nice grammar.

09:19 PM Nov 15 2009 |

efomario

Ethiopia

it makes communication much easier and also makes it flexible!

12:24 PM Nov 13 2009 |

mwaffak_sh

mwaffak_sh

Jordan

How could I learn about modals for speculation?

09:44 AM Nov 10 2009 |