MODAL VERBS

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modal verbs

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Modal verb definition

In English, modal verbs are a small class of auxiliary verbs used to express ability, permission, obligation, prohibition, probability, possibility, advice.

2- Could

3- May

4- be able to

1- Can

5- Should

modal verbs

6- Need to

9.- Would like

8- Have to

7- Must

The modal verb “can” is used to express:

ABILITY

David can speak three languages

Can I sit in that chair please?

PERMISSION (Informal)

Examples

Can I carry the luggage for you?

OFFERS

"I can run" – the modal verb ‘can’ impacting upon the verb ‘run’. Here the modality that it is expressing is ability, because the individual is stating that they are able to run.

Ability

Can I borrow your trainers?’ – The modal verb ‘can’ impacting upon the verb ‘borrow’. This time the modality expressed is permission, because the individual is seeking permission to borrow.

Permission

"Running can make you ache" – ‘can’ is impacting upon a new verb, ‘make’. The modality expressed this time is possibility, because the individual is stating that it is possible that running can make you ache.

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Possibility

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