Modal verbs
Type | Modal Verb | Example |
Ability | can | She can swim very well. |
Possibility | might | It might rain tomorrow. |
Permission | may | May I leave the room? |
Obligation | must | You must wear a seatbelt. |
Prohibition | must not | You must not smoke here. |
Advice | should | You should see a doctor. |
Lack of necessity | don’t have to | You don’t have to come if you’re busy. |
Willingness | will | I will help you with your homework. |
Expectation | should | The train should arrive soon. |
Possibility (Past) | could | She could have been at the party. |
Suggestion | shall | Shall we go for a walk? |
Hypothetical | would | If I were you, I would apologize. |
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