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

Test your knowledge of modal verbs with this quiz that covers their functions and correct usage. Questions include the meanings of 'can', 'should', 'might', and 'will'. Determine how these verbs express ability, necessity, and possibility.