MODAL VERBS

MODAL VERBS

1. OBLIGATION

   • MUST
     • You must wash your hands before eat.
   • HAVE TO
     • You have to pay for a service.

2. POSSIBILITY

   • COULD
     • Could you lend me some money?
   • MAY
     • The sky is dark, it may rain.
   • MIGHT
     • My brother might come tomorrow.
   • CAN
     • Can you buy me a new cellphone?

3. PERMISSION

   • COULD
     • Could I close the door?
   • CAN
     • You can go outside if you finish your homework.
   • MAY
     • May I borrow this pen?

4. ABILITY

   • CAN
     • I can speak English.
   • COULD
     • Damian could sing when he was a child.

5. ADVICE

   • SHOULD
     • You should drink more water.

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