Modal Auxiliary Verbs

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What are modal auxiliary verbs?

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Modal auxiliary verbs are special verbs that are used to express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, and would.

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What does 'must' indicate?

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'Must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity. For example, 'You must finish your homework before playing.'

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What does 'can' express?

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'Can' expresses ability or possibility. For example, 'I can swim.'

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What does 'might' suggest?

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'Might' suggests a possibility that is less certain. For example, 'I might go to the party if I finish my chores.'

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What does 'could' imply?

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'Could' implies a past ability or a possibility. For example, 'I could ride a bike when I was younger.'

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What does 'may' indicate?

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'May' indicates permission or a possibility. For example, 'You may leave the table when you are finished.'

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What does 'would' express?

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'Would' expresses a polite request or a hypothetical situation. For example, 'I would like some ice cream.'

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How do you use 'can' in a sentence?

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You can use 'can' to express ability: 'She can play the piano.'

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How do you use 'must' in a sentence?

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You can use 'must' to express necessity: 'You must wear a helmet when riding a bike.'

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How do you use 'might' in a sentence?

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You can use 'might' to express a possibility: 'It might rain tomorrow.'