Modal Verbs, Unit 6

Which modal verbs express permmision or request?

• may

• can could

• ought to

• will / would

• must

Which modal verbs express ability?

• can

• could

• might

• should

Which modal verbs express necessity?

• need to

• could

• have to

• must

Which modal verbs express obligation or prohibition?

• might

• could

• have to

• must

Which modal verbs express possibility?

• might

• could

• need to

• may

Which modal verbs express advice?

• can

• should

• ought to

• had better

Which modal verbs express duty?

• should

• can

• may

• ought to

Which modal verbs express responsibility?

• can

• have to

• must

• may

We all want to be known as a good citizen and we _________ try to be one.

• need

• should

• ought

Susan asked if she can do something to help her community. They told her that she _________ volunteer.

• would

• must

• could