Question

Describe modal verbs with it's various uses

Answer 1

A modal is a type ofauxiliary (helping) verb that is used to express: ability, possibility, permission or obligation. Modal phrases (or semi-modals) are used to express the same things as modals, but are a combination of auxiliary verbs and the preposition to
The modals and semi-modals in English are:

Can/could/be able to

May/might

Shall/should

Must/have to

Will/would

Answer 2

Modal verbs are used to express functions such as:

• Permission.

• Ability.

• Obligation.

• Prohibition.

• Lack of necessity.

• Advice.

• possibility.

• probability.