Modal Verbs
1. Can
“Can” is used to denote the ability of the noun/ pronoun to perform an
action or
to request permission to act.
Examples:
• I can dance.
• Can I dance?
• Sonu can swim.
• Sheela can paint.
• Raju can drive cars.
2. Could
“Could” is used to denote the ability of the subject to perform an action or
an
offer made by the subject to do an action.
Examples:
• He could dance.
• She could solve her problems.
• He could decipher the sentence.
• We could live without care when we were younger.
• They could enter without any issue.
3. May
“May” is usually used in sentences to denote the probability or possibility of
an
action taking place or to request permission to do something.
Examples:
• May I come in?
• He may like the color.
She may attend the party.
• The dog may like the toy.
• She may come in today.
4. Might
“Might” is commonly used to denote the probability of an action taking place
or
to suggest possibilities.
Examples:
• She might like the presentation.
• He might like the shirt.
• She might not like the colour.
• He might like drawing over painting.
• The teacher might conduct a test.
5. Will
The word "will" is a highly popular and straightforward method to describe
what you expect or plan to happen in the future.
Examples:
• She will attend the party.
• He will participate in the competition.
• They will attend the party.
• Raju will swim.
• Sheela will dance at the party.
6. Would
“Would” is commonly used to show politeness while requesting or asking if
an
action can be done by the noun/pronoun
Examples:
• He would love to attend the party.
• She would love to honour the gathering.
• The teacher would love to interact with the student.
• The priest would love to address the gathering.
• He would love the attend the exhibition.
7. Shall
A modal verb used to suggest future action is "shall." It frequently appears
in
proposals like "Shall we go?" and is most frequently employed in phrases
that
begin with "I" or "we." As a verb, "shall" is typically used to denote
commitments or voluntary actions.
Examples:
• We shall attend the gathering.
• Shall I use your notebook?
• Shall I finalise this?
• You shall let me know if you need anything.
• He shall dance.
8. Should
The modal verb "should" is frequently employed to offer suggestions or
counsel. It can be used to convey both obligation and expectation.
Examples:
• You should respect your elders.
• Should I send it out?
• He should prefer this over that.
• She should pay more attention.
You should pick one.
9. Must
“Must” is used to denote the necessity of an action to be done by the
subject.
Examples:
• You must keep your surroundings clean.
• He must list down the options.
• She must choose one.
• He must address the listeners.
• You must plant trees.
10. Ought
“Ought” is used to denote the obligation of the subject to perform a
particular
action.
Examples:
• He ought to pay the fine.
• She ought to respect her teacher.
• He ought to behave well.
• We ought to salute the warriors.
• We ought to honor the soldiers.