Modal Verbs
MODAL VERBS
A modal verbs needs another verb to
make sense in a sentence modal verbs
add extra meaning the possibility doubt a
command
Modal verbs show possibility, intent,
ability or necessitty common examples
of modal verbs include: can, should and
must.
Because They’re a type of auxiliary verb
(helper verb), They’re used alongs of the
infinitive form of the main verb of a
sentence
MODAL VERBS
Can Ability, request , permission
 You can borrow those books
 You can’t leave until I say so.
 You can use my laptop
may Permission or future possibility
 May I confirm a few details?
 You may be right
Should Advice or uncertain prediction Suggestion
,recommendation.
 The floor should be washed weekly.
Must Necessity or obligation
You must be back by 10 0’clock.
 You mustn´t put those on there
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Can is one of the most common verbs in English.It
can be used to express

Permission To ask for or give permission

You can use my laptop
Possibility To express possibility
John can guess why Janet is angry
Ability To talk about ability to do something.
We can dance very well.
Request To make request (in question).
Can we have his telephone number?
General truths To talk about something that is usually true,not always.
Exercises can help to reduce stress
Suggestion To make suggestions.
If you want we can drink something
Example
CAN Subj. +modal + verb +complement

she speak English? draw

Alice
they ride a horse?
She Can
Can Can´t swim
you swim? Can not
I
Alice use the test tuve?
Speak
Japanesse

WH Questions
When Can she Ski? She can ski next winter
Why can they speak English? Because they are learning
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Where ……….. I see a good rock concert?
……….. you read in Portuguese? Yes, I can. Can
Lisa speak French? No, she ………….
Can I invite my friends? Yes, they...................come.
What …… you do?
……….. you help me, please? Can
Lucy drive? Yes, she ……….
……….. you play the piano?
Where ……….. buy a new camera?
I ………… and my keys. Where are they?
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