MODAL VERBS

Everyone, everywhere, every day uses them when speaking!

UPDATED: OCT 2021

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.
... may go ...
... can go ...
... must go ...
... should go ...
... would go ...

might = modal
go - main verb

CAN >

May >

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