Modal Auxiliary Verb Examples Sentences

Modal Auxiliary Verb Definition And Examples

Modal auxiliary verbs, or simply modals, are helping verbs that modify the meaning of the main verb in a sentence. They express different kinds of modality such as ability, possibility, necessity, permission, or obligation. Unlike regular verbs, modals do not change form for different subjects, and they are followed by the base form of the main verb without “to” (except for “ought to”). Modal verbs add extra information about the verb, indicating things like likelihood, advice, or permission.

• Can
• Could
• May
• Might
• Must
• Shall
• Should
• Will
• Would
• Ought to
• Need
• Dare
• Have to
• Used to

Modal Auxiliary Verb Examples Sentences : 1

 

100 Example Sentences Using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:

Can

1. I can speak three languages.
2. She can swim very well.
3. Can you help me with this problem?

Could

1. When I was younger, I could run faster.
2. Could you open the window, please?
3. She could have arrived earlier if she left on time.

May

1. You may leave the room now.
2. May I ask a question?
3. He may not attend the party tonight.

Might

1. It might rain later today.
2. She might come to the meeting.
3. He might have missed the train.

Must

1. You must wear a seatbelt.
2. She must be very tired after such a long flight.
3. All passengers must present their tickets.

Shall

1. Shall we go for a walk?
2. I shall return by noon.
3. Shall we start the meeting now?

Should

1. You should see a doctor if you’re not feeling well.
2. He should apologize for his behavior.
3. We should start saving money for the future.

Will

1. I will help you with your homework.
2. She will call you later.
3. They will arrive tomorrow morning.

Would

1. I would like to have a cup of coffee, please.
2. Would you mind closing the door?
3. If I were you, I would study harder.

Ought to

1. You ought to be more careful.
2. She ought to visit her parents more often.
3. They ought to finish the project on time.

Need

1. You need not worry about the exam.
2. Need we wait for him any longer?
3. She need not have taken the bus; I could have given her a ride.

Dare

1. Dare you tell him the truth?
2. He dare not speak up in the meeting.
3. Dare I say, this is your best work yet.

Used to

1. I used to live in New York.
2. She used to play the piano when she was younger.

They used to go camping every summer

 

modal auxiliary verb examples sentences: 2

 

Modal Auxiliary Verb

Have to

1. I have to finish this report by tomorrow.
2. You have to wear a uniform at school.
3. We have to be at the airport by 6 a.m.

Going to

1. I am going to call him later.
2. They are going to move to a new house next month.
3. She is going to start her new job next week.

Ought not to

1. You ought not to be late for the meeting.
2. He ought not to have said that.
3. They ought not to ignore their responsibilities.

Shall not (Shan’t)

1. I shan’t forget your kindness.
2. He shan’t be late for dinner.
3. You shan’t worry about the project.

Will not (Won’t)

1. I won’t go to the party tonight.
2. They won’t finish the work on time.
3. She won’t answer the phone when she’s busy.

Would rather

1. I would rather stay home than go out.
2. She would rather have tea than coffee.
3. They would rather watch a movie than read a book.

Might as well

1. You might as well take a break now.
2. We might as well leave early if the meeting is over.
3. He might as well finish the task before lunch.

Be able to

1. I am able to speak four languages.
2. She is able to solve the problem quickly.
3. They were able to finish the project on time.

Have to

1. I have to attend the meeting.
2. She has to complete her assignment.
3. We have to leave early tomorrow.

Will have to

1. You will have to submit the report by Friday.
2. She will have to apologize for her mistake.
3. They will have to work harder to meet the deadline.

Must not (Mustn’t)

1. You mustn’t touch that—it’s dangerous.
2. He mustn’t be late for the interview.
3. They mustn’t forget to bring their passports.

Should not (Shouldn’t)

1. You shouldn’t eat so much junk food.
2. She shouldn’t be so hard on herself.
3. They shouldn’t have left the door unlocked.

Could not (Couldn’t)

1. I couldn’t find my keys anywhere.
2. She couldn’t come to the meeting yesterday.
3. They couldn’t have been more helpful.

Might not

1. It might not rain tomorrow.
2. She might not want to come with us.
3. He might not finish his homework tonight.

Wouldn’t

1. I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
2. She wouldn’t listen to my advice.
3. They wouldn’t allow us to enter the building.

Can’t

1. You can’t park here.
2. I can’t believe how fast time flies.
3. She can’t swim very well.

May not

1. You may not leave the class without permission.
2. He may not be able to attend the meeting.
3. They may not finish the project by the deadline.

Shall I…?

1. Shall I open the window?
2. Shall I bring you some water?
3. Shall I call a taxi for you?

Will they…?

1. Will they come to the party?
2. Will they finish the report by tomorrow?
3. Will they be on time?

 

Modal auxiliary verb examples sentences : 3

 

Modal Auxiliary Verbs

Should we…?

1. Should we take the bus or the train?
2. Should we wait for him?
3. Should we cancel the meeting?

Would you…?

1. Would you like some coffee?

 

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