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Modals Notes

Modals are auxiliary verbs that express various meanings such as ability, permission, possibility, and obligation. Key modals include 'can/could', 'may/might', 'must', 'have to', and 'should/ought to', each serving specific functions in sentences. Important rules include using the base form of verbs after modals and not adding 'to' or 's/es' with them.

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Modals Notes

Modals are auxiliary verbs that express various meanings such as ability, permission, possibility, and obligation. Key modals include 'can/could', 'may/might', 'must', 'have to', and 'should/ought to', each serving specific functions in sentences. Important rules include using the base form of verbs after modals and not adding 'to' or 's/es' with them.

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MODALS (Modal Verbs)

Modals are helping verbs used to express ability, permission, possibility, obligation, etc.

1. Can / Could

Can: ability, permission (I can swim)

Could: past ability, polite request (Could you help me?)

2. May / Might

May: permission, possibility (May I come in?)

Might: weak possibility (It might rain)

3. Must

Strong obligation or duty (You must follow rules)

4. Have to

External obligation (I have to go to school)

5. Should / Ought to

Advice or suggestion (You should study)

Rules:

- Modals + V1 (base form)

- No 'to' after modals

- No 's/es' in modals

Examples:

She can dance.

You must finish your work.

We should respect elders.

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