Modal verbs

Modal Verbs

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What are modal verbs?

Modal verbs are auxiliaries that modify the meaning of the main verb to express possibility, ability, obligation, permission, advice, or necessity. They don’t function alone; they are always followed by a base verb (infinitive without "to").

Main Modal Verbs and Their Uses:

Could

Can

Past form of can, also used for suggestions or possibilities

Expresses ability or possibility.

May

Must

Expresses possibility or formal permission.

Expresses strong obligation or logical deduction.

Main Modal Verbs and Their Uses:

Would

Should

Used for hypothetical situations or as the past form of will.

Expresses advice or expectation.

Shall

Might

Used for suggestions or formal promises.

Indicates a less certain possibility than may.

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