Modal Verbs

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1. Can

1.1. indicating ability or possibility.

1.1.1. Overview of Projects

1.1.1.1. Past

1.1.1.2. Current

1.1.1.3. Upcoming

1.2. Example

1.2.1. I can speak five languages.

1.2.1.1. I can speak five languages.

1.2.2. Bill and Tom can’t help you.

2. Might

2.1. "Might" is used to indicate possibilities in the present or the future. In these cases, it is synonymous with "may".

2.1.1. Warranty Limits

2.2. Example:

2.2.1. It might be better to finish this now, rather than wait until tomorrow.

3. Will

3.1. As discussed in further injury, "will" is used to form the future tense.

3.1.1. Example:

3.1.2. I will help you.

3.1.3. We will learn English.

4. Would

4.1. "Would" is used to declare a preference and to ask for something politely.

4.1.1. Example

4.1.1.1. She would like to go to New York someday.

4.1.1.2. When would you like to go to the movies?

5. Should

5.1. "Should" indicates an obligation or recommendation. Reflect an opinion on what is right.

5.1.1. Example:

5.1.1.1. I should call my parents more often.

5.1.1.2. You shouldn’t work so hard.

6. Could

6.1. It indicates possibility or ability in the past.

6.1.1. You can also use "could" to future possibilities.

6.1.2. Example:

6.1.2.1. You could pass the test if you studied.

6.1.2.2. I think it could rain later.

6.2. Example

6.2.1. I couldn’t sleep last night.

6.2.2. It could have been worse.

7. May

7.1. As "could", "may" is used to indicate possibilities in the future.

7.1.1. También se puede utilizar para dar permisos o instrucciones.

7.1.1.1. Example:

7.1.1.1.1. You may use your cell phones now.

7.1.1.1.2. You may leave if you like.

7.2. Example:

7.2.1. I would bring an umbrella, it may rain later

7.2.2. It may be better to finish this now, rather than wait until tomorrow.

8. Must

8.1. "Must" indicates an obligation, prohibition or need. You can also use "have to" (Tener que).

8.1.1. Lessons for beginning students

8.1.2. Lessons for advanced students

8.2. Example:

8.2.1. ou must [have to] read this book, it’s fantastic

8.2.2. You must not drink and drive.