MODAL VERBS

 

MODAL VERBS

S.No	Modals	Functions	Examples
1	CAN	Is used to express ability, possibility, doubt or request	I can run very fast. He can come with us.
2	COULD	Is used to express ability in past, permission, or possibility	Could you say it again? I could run faster when I was younger.
3	MAY	Is used to express future possibilities or permission	May I come in? They may go tomorrow.
4	MIGHT	Is used to express past possibility or permission	I might go home tonight. He might have read book before go to sleep.
5	SHALL	Is used to express future plans, suggestions or intention	Shall we go to the shop? Shall I open the door?
6	SHOULD	Is used to express advice, recommendations or expectation	You should learn English. You should be ready.
7	WILL	Is used to express certain predictions, desires, or promise	It will be cold tomorrow. I will do my best in the exam.
8	WOULD	Is used to express willingness, invitation or past habit	I would be happy to assist. Would you come again?
9	MUST	Is used to express necessity, obligation or logical conclusion	I must finish my homework by today.
10	OUGHT TO	Is used to express strict recommendations or moral obligation	You ought to apologize for your mistake.