Modal Verb Definition

Modal verbs are a small class of auxiliary verbs used to express possibility, obligation, advice, permission, ability, …

Modal Verb Examples

• Will
• Shall
• Would
• Should
• Ought to
• Must
• Mustnt
• May
• Might
• Can
• Could
• Have to/ Has to
• Dont/ Doesnt have to

Modal Verb Examples

Modal Verbs To Express Ability

Learn how to use Modals of Ability in English

• Be able to
• Can/Cant
• Be able to
• Could/Couldnt
• Managed to
• Be able to
• Can/cant

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Modals for Asking Permissions

Learn useful Modals for Asking Permissions in English

• Can
• Could
• May
• Would

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Perfect Infinitive with Modals

The structure have + past participle is called a perfect infinitive.

Learn how to use perfect infinitive with modal verbs in English: must have, cant have, should have, shouldnt have, neednt have, ought to have, may have, might have, could have, would have.

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