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The document outlines the uses and examples of various modal verbs in English, including 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', 'shall', 'should', 'will', 'would', 'ought to', 'need', 'dare', and 'used to'. Each modal verb is categorized by its specific functions such as ability, permission, obligation, and probability, along with illustrative sentences. A bullet point section summarizes the functions of each modal verb for quick reference.

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Modals Slides PPT

The document outlines the uses and examples of various modal verbs in English, including 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', 'shall', 'should', 'will', 'would', 'ought to', 'need', 'dare', and 'used to'. Each modal verb is categorized by its specific functions such as ability, permission, obligation, and probability, along with illustrative sentences. A bullet point section summarizes the functions of each modal verb for quick reference.

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MODALS

USES AND EXAMPLES


1. Can (Ability, Possibility, Permission, Request)
Ability: I can swim across the river.
Possibility: This can be dangerous.
Permission: You can leave early today.
Request: Can you help me with this?

2. Could (Past Ability, Polite Request, Possibility, Permission)


Past Ability: When I was young, I could run fast.
Polite Request: Could you please pass the salt?
Possibility: It could rain tomorrow.
Permission (Past): When I was a student, I could stay out late.
3. May (Permission, Possibility, Wish)
Permission: May I leave early?
Possibility: It may rain today.
Wish: May you have a great year ahead!
4. Might (Possibility, Less Certain Permission)
Possibility: He might come to the party.
Permission (Formal, Uncertain): You might leave if the teacher allows.

5. Must (Strong Obligation, Necessity, Deduction)


Obligation: You must wear a seatbelt.
Necessity: We must finish this today.
Deduction: He left early, so he must be home by now.
6. Shall (Future Intention, Formal Obligation,
Offer/Suggestion)
Future Intention: I shall return soon.
Formal Obligation: You shall follow the rules.
Offer/Suggestion: Shall we go for a walk?

7. Should (Advice, Obligation, Expectation, Probability)


Advice: You should eat more vegetables.
Obligation: We should respect our elders.
Expectation: The train should arrive soon.
Probability: She should be home by now.
8. Will (Future, Promise, Determination, Instant Decision)
Future: I will call you tomorrow.
Promise: I will always love you.
Determination: He will succeed no matter what.
Instant Decision: I will help you with that.
9. Would (Politeness, Hypothetical Situations, Past Habit,
Preference)
Politeness: Would you like some coffee?
Hypothetical Situations: If I were rich, I would travel the
world.
Past Habit: When we were kids, we would play outside all day.
Preference: I would rather stay home than go out.
10. Ought to (Moral Obligation, Advice, Probability)
Moral Obligation: You ought to respect your parents.
Advice: You ought to apologize to her.
Probability: The movie ought to be interesting.

11. Need (Necessity, Obligation – Negative & Interrogative)


Necessity: You need to submit the form.
Obligation (Negative): You need not worry.
Interrogative: Need I do it now?

12. Dare (Bravery, Challenge – Negative & Interrogative)


Bravery: He dare not speak against the boss.
Challenge: Dare you jump into the river?

13. Used to (Past Habit, Past State)


Past Habit: I used to play football when I was younger.
Past State: There used to be a park here.
Bullet Points of All Modal Verbs with Their Uses
Can
Ability
Possibility
Permission
Request
Could
Past Ability
Polite Request
Possibility
Past Permission
May
Permission
Possibility
Wish
Might
Possibility
Less Certain Permission
Must
Strong Obligation
Necessity
Deduction
Shall
Future Intention
Formal Obligation
Offer/Suggestion
Should
Advice
Obligation
Expectation
Probability
Will
Future Action
Promise
Determination
Instant Decision
Would
Politeness
Hypothetical Situations
Past Habit
Preference
Ought to
Moral Obligation
Advice
Probability
Need
Necessity
Obligation (Negative & Interrogative)
Dare
Bravery
Challenge

Used to
Past Habit
Past State

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