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Can

● Ability: I can speak English.


● Permission: Can I leave early?
● Possibility: It can rain later.

Could

● Past ability: She could swim as a child.


● Polite requests: Could you help me?
● Possibility: It could happen tomorrow.

May

● Permission: May I go to the restroom?


● Possibility: It may snow later.

Might

● Possibility: He might come to the party.

Shall

● Suggestions: Shall we go for a walk?


● Offers: Shall I open the window?

Should

● Advice: You should see a doctor.


● Expectation: The train should arrive soon.

Will

● Future intention: I will call you tomorrow.


● Offers/Promises: I will help you with your homework.

Would

● Polite requests: Would you like some coffee?


● Hypothetical situations: If I were rich, I would travel the world.
Must

● Obligation: You must wear a seatbelt.


● Strong recommendation: You must try this dish!
● Deduction: She must be at work by now.

Ought to (similar to "should")

● Advice: You ought to apologize.


● Expectation: They ought to be here by now.

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