MODAL VERBS

“COULD” “MIGHT” “SHOULD” “MUST”

COULD
“Could” is a modal verb used to express
possibility or past ability as well as to make
suggestions and requests.

That the main verb sometimes in the form:

COULD + HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE EXAMPLES

1. You could use my pen
2. She could not go to the library with
us
3. Could you pass me that book
please?

MIGHT
“Must” is a modal verb most commonly used
to express certainty.It can also be used to
express necessity or strong
recommendation.

That the main verb sometimes in the from:

EXAMPLES
1. My father might paint my room in MUST + HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE
pink
2. This plant might not grow without
water
3. Might I open this box?

SHOULD
“Should” is a modal verb most commonly
used to make recommendations or give EXAMPLES
advice It can also be used to express 1. You should take your coat
obligation as well as expectation. 2. We should not be here
3. What should I do now?
That the main verb sometimes in the from:

SHOULD + HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE

EXAMPLES
1. You must go home
2. You must not eat late
3. Must I go to the doctor?
MUST
“Must” is a modal verb most commonly used
to express certainty. It can also be used to
express necessity or strong
recommendation.
That the main verb sometimes in the from:

MUST + HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE

https://www.britishcouncil.co/blog/aprende-ingles/modal-verbs

http://english.ef.com/es-mx/blog/laboratorio-de-gramatica/modal-verbs/