Understanding Modal Verbs

Modal Verb 'Can'

• Expresses ability or possibility
• Used to ask for permission
• Can be used to make requests
• Often used in conditional sentences

Correct Usage of 'Should'

• Indicates a recommendation, suggestion, or obligation
• Suggests something is the best course of action

Modal Verb Expressing Necessity

• 'Must' expresses necessity or obligation

Modal Verb 'Might'

• Expresses possibility or uncertainty

Correct Usage of 'Will'

• Indicates future intention or prediction
• Expresses a promise or a willingness to do something

Modal Verb 'Can'

• Indicates ability or permission

Correct Usage of 'Should'

• 'You should finish your homework before you go out.'

Modal Verb Expressing Necessity

• 'Must' expresses necessity.

Meaning of 'Might'

• Expresses possibility.

Correct Usage of 'Will'

• 'I will go to the store later.' (Expresses future intention)

Modal Verb Indicating Possibility

• 'May' indicates possibility.

'Must' Expressing Strong Recommendation

• Incorrect. 'Must' expresses necessity or obligation, not a strong recommendation.

Example Sentence Using 'Could'

• 'Could you please pass me the salt?'

Matching Modal Verbs with Meanings

• 'Can' - Ability or permission
• 'Should' - Recommendation
• 'Must' - Necessity or obligation
• 'Might' - Possibility
• 'Will' - Future intention
• 'May' - Possibility
• 'Could' - Ability in the past or polite request
• 'Have to' - Necessity