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MODALS

Ability Possibility

can (present)could (past)

The baby can walk now.The baby couldn't walk when he was a month.

Permission

can / could

Can I go to the toilet? (informal)Could I go to the toilet? (formal)

Advice

should / shouldn't

You should go to the doctor.You shouldn't go to the doctor.

Prohibition

mustn't

You mustn't hit your opponents when playing football.

ObligationNecessity

must / have do / has to / need to / needs to

You must stop.You have to stopPeter has to stop. We need to stop. Caroline needs to stop.

No obligationNo necessity

don't have do / don't need todoesn't have to / doesn't need to

You don't have to / don't need to take a taxi, there is a bus. Emma doesn't have to / doesn't need to take a taxi, there is a bus.