1.Expressing Ability:
I can swim.
She could speak multiple languages when she was younger.
2.Making Requests or Offers:
Can you help me with this?
Could I borrow your pen, please?
Would you like some coffee?
3.Expressing Permission:
You can go home early.
May I use your computer?
4.Expressing Possibility or Probability:
It may rain later.
He might arrive early.
5.Expressing Certainty or Deduction:
She must be at the party already.
It can't be true.
6.Giving Advice or Suggestions:
You should exercise regularly.
We ought to start preparing for the exam.
7.Expressing Necessity or Obligation:
I must finish this report today.
You have to be there on time.
8.Talking About Future Intentions:
I will visit my grandmother tomorrow.
They shall arrive by evening.
9.Expressing Politeness or Formality:
Could you please pass the salt?
Would you mind opening the window?
10.Expressing Ability in the Past:
When I was young, I could run very fast.
11.Expressing Doubt or Uncertainty:
She might be coming to the party.
12.Expressing Prohibition:
You must not smoke here.
Remember, the choice of modal verb depends on the context and the specific meaning you want to convey. Additionally, pay attention to the structure of the sentence, as modals are typically followed by the base form of the main verb (except "ought to" which is followed by the base form with "to").
Modal verbs in English can be linked with other phrases or words to provide additional context, modify their meaning, or create more nuanced expressions. Here are some common ways modal verbs can be linked with other phrases:
1. Negative Forms:
- Modal verbs can be linked with "not" to create negative forms.
- Example: She can't swim.
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