What Is A Modal Verb?
The modal verbs of English are a small class of auxiliary verbs used to express possibility, obligation, advice, permission, ability, …So today, we are going to talk about the modal verb in detail as well as some examples of how it can be used, giving you a greater understanding of its function.
Down below is the useful list of modal verbs and how to use it in English with useful grammar rules and example sentences.
The verb "Will" is used to express:
The Promise
Ex: Don’t worry, I will improve your English faster with Rean English168.
Invitation/Offer
Ex: Will you have a dinner with me?
Instant decision
Ex: Ok, I will have a dinner with you.
Certain prediction
Ex: On 15 January 21, the temperature will drop to 16 degrees Celsius.
Future tense auxiliary
Ex: Next week, I will travel around the world.
The verb “Shall” is used to express:
Ex: Shall I go home?
Offer
Ex: You shall have a cup of tea?
Suggestion
Ex: Shall I meet you again on tomorrow?
The verb “Would” is used to express:
Ex: Would you mind hand me the book please?
Request
Ex: Would you learn the English with me?
Making arrangements
Ex: Would you be available at 6 pm this evening?
Invitation
Ex: Would you like to go out sometimes?
Preferences
Ex: Would you prefer the window seat or the aisle?
The verb “Should” is used to express:
Ex: You should learn English 3 hours a day.
Recommending action
Ex: You should write it down all the grammar.
Uncertain prediction
Ex: Take this fruit with you, you should go hungry a long the way.
Logical deduction
Ex: I’ve revised so I should be ready for the test.
The verb “Ought to” is used to express:
Ex: You ought to learn English with Rean English168. It is free of charge.
Logical deduction
Ex: 10$ ought to be enough for the food today.
The verb “Must” is used to express:
Ex: You must study English for a better future.
Deduction
Ex: He lied to the police. He must be the murderer.
The verb “May” is used to express:
Ex: Mr. Dary may be coming to see us today.
Ask for permission
Ex: May I borrow your phone for a minute?
The verb “Might” is used to express:
Slight possibility
Ex: The new Iphone is nice, but it might be very expensive.
Past form of “may” in reported speech
Ex: The President said he might come.
The verb “can” is used to express:
Ex: Dara can speak English very well.
Permission (informal)
Ex: Can I work here?
Offers
Ex: Can I help you?
The verb “could” is used to express:
Request
Ex: Could I borrow your pen?
Suggestion
Ex: Could you make it more better?
The verb “have to/has to” is used to express:
Ex: You have to go home now, it's getting dark.
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