MODAL VERBSEveryone, everywhere, every day uses them when speaking!
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UPDATED: OCT 2022
can/couldmay/mightmust/have to |
should/ought towill/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
... may go ...
... can go ...
... must go ...
... should go ...
... would go ...
might = modal
go - main verb