Modal Verbs Uses

Flowchart nodes

• MODAL VERBS  USES

• PERMISSION (ASK/REFUSE)

• REQUEST

• ABILITY

• ABSENCE OF NECESSITY

• OBLIGATION NECESSITY

• -ADVISE- STRONG OBLIGATION

• POSSIBILITY/ PROBABILITY

• SUGGESTION

• PROHIBITION

• OFFER

• can, could, be able to, couldn't.

• - I can swim very well.

• might, may, must, could, can't be

• - It might rain later, look at those cluds.

• ASK

• REFUSE

• can, could, may, might

• mustn't, can't

• - Can I speak to Mr. Chu?

• - You can't go to the party.

• can, could, will

• Could you tell me the time?

• would you like, shall I, will...

• - Would you like some coffee?

• cuould, shall I...

• - Given the color of your shoes, you could choose the red dress instead of the blue one.

• should, ought to, had better

• - You should have a healthier diet

• must, have to, have got to

• - You must fasten your seatbelt.

• needn't, don't need to, don't have to

• - You don't need to wear long dress, it's an informal party.

• mustn't, can't

• - Children can't swimming unsupervised.