Question

Could i use your computer for surfing net?(identify the modal auxiliary & state its function)

Answer 1

The word "Could" is used here as a modal auxiliary and its function is to seek future permission.

What are modal auxiliary verbs?

• The purpose of modal auxiliary verbs is to show capability, futurity, necessity, and willingness.
• These words include can, could, must, ought, may, might, shall, should, will, and would.
• We can easily identify whether the sentence is in past, present, or future just by looking at these verbs.
• For example: you should go to school, we must study.