Modal Verbs

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What are modal verbs?

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Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, 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 wear a seatbelt while driving.'

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What does 'should' suggest?

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'Should' suggests a recommendation or advice. For example, 'You should study for your exams.'

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What does 'might' express?

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'Might' expresses a possibility. For example, 'It might rain tomorrow.'

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What does 'can't' imply?

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'Can't' implies impossibility or prohibition. For example, 'You can't drive without a license.'

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What does 'mustn't' mean?

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'Mustn't' indicates a prohibition. For example, 'You mustn't smoke in the hospital.'

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What does 'have to' signify?

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'Have to' indicates an obligation or necessity, often due to external circumstances. For example, 'I have to finish my homework by tomorrow.'

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What does 'don't have to' mean?

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'Don't have to' indicates that there is no obligation. For example, 'You don't have to come if you don't want to.'

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What is the difference between 'should' and 'must'?

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'Should' is used for advice, while 'must' is used for strong obligations.

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How do you use 'could' in a sentence?

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'Could' is used to express past ability or a polite request. For example, 'I could swim when I was younger.'