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MODAL VERBS MODAL VERBS These are special kind of helping verbs. It helps the main verb to express the mood of the subject at the same time, it can indicate possibility, persuasion, ability, willingness etc. EXAMPLES OF MODAL VERBS A. ability CAN B. permission or request...

MODAL VERBS MODAL VERBS These are special kind of helping verbs. It helps the main verb to express the mood of the subject at the same time, it can indicate possibility, persuasion, ability, willingness etc. EXAMPLES OF MODAL VERBS A. ability CAN B. permission or request C. possibility A. futurity WILL B. willingness or choice C. condition EXAMPLES OF MODAL VERBS A. willingness in a potential way B. polite question or request WOULD C. future intention from the past point of view D. past habitual action EXAMPLES OF MODAL VERBS A. suggestion in a yes-no question B. used in the same way as SHALL will but is often used in ceremonies when protocol is an important factor EXAMPLES OF MODAL VERBS A. advice SHOULD B. suggestion A. permission B. probability MAY C. wish D. request EXAMPLES OF MODAL VERBS used to express less MIGHT probability A. to express very strong obligation or necessity MUST B. in making inferences or logical conclusions After a modal verb, the root form of a verb is generally used. Modal verbs are made “negative” by adding the word “not”. “If you think you can’t, you won’t. If you think you can, you will.” — Linda ward