The Modals

Meanings and examples of the English modal verbs

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1. Advice

1.1. should

1.2. ought to

1.3. you should /ought to study 📖 hard,if you want to pass this subject .

2. possibility

2.1. must

2.2. It’s her sister’s wedding ,she must attend

3. Probability

3.1. may

3.2. might

3.3. Could

3.4. she may /might /could arrive in time .

4. impossibility

4.1. can't

4.2. He bought a Ferrari.He can’t be a poor person.

5. Preference

5.1. Would rather

5.2. I would rather stay at home than go to the store .

6. Threat or warnings

6.1. Had better

6.2. You had better ask a doctor 👨‍⚕️ about it .

7. Polite request

7.1. May

7.2. Could

7.3. May i go to the restroom ?

8. Obligation

8.1. must

8.2. have to

8.3. need to

8.4. Drivers in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦must/have to/need to be a least 18 years old.

9. Lack of obligation

9.1. don't/doesn't have to

9.2. needn't

9.3. you don’t have to /needn’t do this task if you don’t want to .

10. Prohibition

10.1. mustn't

10.2. People mustn’t smoke in public transport .

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