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TermsEnglish (UK) · Modal Verbs
Modal Verbs
In English, we have many different modal verbs. We can use Modal verbs to change the meaning of a sentence.
The most important of which are the following: can, may, would, should, and must
can is used to express a possibility or a capability.
may is used to express permission.
would is used to express requests and requests.
should is used to expressing actions about which one is certain.
must is used to express an obligation.
Examples
- I can go to the cinema.
- May I go to the bathroom?
- Would you please help me with the dishes?
- Maria should arrive at home soon.
- You must clean your room.
Try it yourself
I speak Spanish.Show answer
I can speak Spanish.
It's late. I go home now.Show answer
It's late. I must go home now.
My dad left work ten minutes ago, so he be home soon.Show answer
My dad left work ten minutes ago, so he should be home soon.
we work at home?Show answer
May we work at home?
you please help me with my homework?Show answer
Would you please help me with my homework?
Your English is good, but you read more books.Show answer
Your English is good, but you should read more books.
My parents speak English.Show answer
My parents can speak English.
You help your little sister! She needs your help.Show answer
You must help your little sister! She needs your help.
I go to the bathroom?Show answer
May I go to the bathroom?
You come over tonight if you like.Show answer
You can come over tonight if you like.