can

could
may
might
must
ought to
They’re always used They never change (not:
shall before another verb add –s or –ed or –ing
should
will He can swim. He can run.
would
have to
need

They are allowed by a

verb in its infinitive form They go immediately
without TO before the subject in
question
You should get up earlier. (not:
should to get up) Could you wake me up?
except: You ought to get up
earlier.

They are immediately

followed by not in the
negative
You should not (or shouldn’t) be late
for college.
You ought not to be late for college..