ESL GRAMMAR

MODAL VERBS

Everyone, everywhere, every day uses them when speaking!
UPDATED: OCT 2022

can/could

may/might

must/have to

should/ought to

will/shall/would
** SHALL:   Is formal.  Seldom used in everyday conversation.
Modals are helping verbs.
Modals must have a Main Verb
EXAMPLES:
I might go to Dallas next week if I have time. 
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... may go ...
... can go ...
... must go ...
... should go ...
... would go ... 

might = modal
go - main verb