Exploring Modal Verbs

What word is used to express necessity?

• must

• should

• may

• can

Which word implies permission?

• should

• may

• must

• could

What word suggests a strong recommendation?

• must

• can

• might

• should

Which word indicates possibility?

• might

• must

• shall

• should

What word is used to express ability?

• would

• must

• can

• may

Which word could be used to offer a polite suggestion?

• shall

• should

• could

• must

What word indicates a future action or obligation?

• will

• shall

• can

• might

Which word expresses a condition?

• may

• must

• would

• can