TABLERO DE CORCHO

MODALS VERBS

Modal verbs can mean anything from suggestions, needs, probabilities, obligations and advice, therefore, their meaning transforms the context like the verbs that are related within a sentence.

CAN

MAY

MUST

could

OUGHT TO

SHOULD

MIGHT

SHALL

WILL

USED TO

WOULD

Expresses some possibility or request, or to say that you are qualified for something

It is a variation of the verb "can", but it is a more formal modal verb. If you want to ask for permission, this is a good way.

Express obligation.

This modal verb is the past form of "can".

Its meaning is similar to that of “should”. It is used when giving advice.

It is used when giving advice, making or asking for suggestions, opinions and actions.

It is used for suggestions or possibilities. Its use depends on the context, being much more flexible than “may”.

Its meaning is like that of the verb "will", it expresses something in relation to what can happen.

This is a verb that talks about the future. It is used for predictions or spontaneous plans.

Repeated action in the past.

Talk about habits you did before. It can also be used in the future tense if your intention is to show that you are willing to do something or set conditions.