Modal Verbs
Modal verbs express ability, possibility, permission, obligation, and advice.
intermediateModalsDifficulty: 1/10
Explanation
Common Modal Verbs:
Can/Could:
Ability, possibility, polite requests
May/Might:
Permission, possibility (less certain than can)
Must/Have to:
Strong obligation, necessity
Should/Ought to:
Advice, recommendation
Will/Would:
Future, polite requests, past habits
Examples
[{"modal": "can", "example": "I can swim very well.", "meaning": "ability"}, {"modal": "could", "example": "Could you help me, please?", "meaning": "polite request"}, {"modal": "may", "example": "You may leave early today.", "meaning": "permission"}, {"modal": "might", "example": "It might rain later.", "meaning": "possibility (less certain)"}, {"modal": "must", "example": "You must wear a seatbelt.", "meaning": "strong obligation"}, {"modal": "should", "example": "You should eat more vegetables.", "meaning": "advice"}, {"modal": "would", "example": "Would you like some coffee?", "meaning": "polite offer"}]
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Grammar Stats
CategoryModals
Levelintermediate
Difficulty
1/10