Modals

When do we use 'can'?

• We use 'can' when talking about ability, permission, or possibility.

• We use 'can' when talking about animals

• We use 'can' when talking about cooking

• We use 'can' when talking about colors

What is the past tense of 'can'?

• cun

• canned

• cane

• could

Which modal verb is used to express possibility or ability in the past?

• may

• would

• could

• should

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

• Should is more formal than must in written communication.

• Should is used for past events, while must is used for future events.

• Should is always followed by a verb, while must is followed by a noun.

• Should implies recommendation or preference, while must indicates requirement or obligation.

Which modal verb is used to ask for permission?

• may

• will

• shall

• can

What is the past tense of 'may'?

• might

• mayed

• maying

• mayn't

Which modal verb is used to express future certainty?

• may

• will

• can

• shall

What is the conditional form of 'will'?

• should

• shall

• would

• may

When do we use 'shall'?

• When expressing doubt or uncertainty

• When indicating future tense or expressing a strong assertion or intention.

• When indicating a command or request

• When referring to past events

What is the past tense of 'shall'?

• may

• will

• can

• should