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A modal is a type of auxiliary (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
Explanation:
Can, Could, Be Able To
Can, could and be able to are used to express a variety of ideas in English:
Ability/Lack of Ability
Present and Future:
can/can’t + base form of the verb
Tom can write poetry very well.
I can help you with that next week.
Lisa can’t speak French.
am / is / are / will be + able to + base form of the verb
am not/ isn’t / aren’t/ won’t be + able to + base form of the verb
Mike is able to solve complicated math equations
The support team will be able to help you in about ten minutes.
I won’t be able to visit you next summer.
Past:
could / couldn’t + base form of the verb
When I was a child I could climb trees.
was / were + able to + base form of the verb
wasn’t / weren’t + able to + base form of the verb
hasn’t / haven’t + been able to + base form of the verb
I wasn’t able to visit her in the hospital.
He hasn’t been able to get in touch with the client yet.
Note: Can and could do not take an infinitive (to verb) and do not take the future auxiliary will.
Incorrect: I can to help you this afternoon.
Correct: I can help you this afternoon.
Correct: I will (I’ll) be able to help you this afternoon.
Possibility / Impossibility
can / can’t + base form of the verb
You can catch that train at 10:43.
He can’t see you right now. He’s in surgery.
could + base form of the verb
I could fly via Amsterdam if I leave the day before.
Ask Permission / Give Permission
Can + Subject + base form of the verb (informal)
Can you lend me ten dollars?
Can + base form of the verb (informal)
You can borrow my car.
Could + subject + base form of the verb (polite)
Could I have your number?
Could I talk to your supervisor please?
Make a suggestion – To make a suggestion use:
Could + base form of the verb (informal)
You could take the tour of the castle tomorrow.
Exercises: Can, Could, Be able to
Fill in the correct form of can, could or be able to as in the examples.
Ben could not help his little brother with his homework yesterday.
Can I call you later tonight?
_______ Tony run long distances when he was a boy?
______ you please call a tow truck for me? My car broke down. (polite)
The students _______ to buy their textbooks today. The bookstore is all out of them.
______ you teach me how to fix my computer? You’re so good at it.
______ you ______ reach the customer if you call him at 4:00 his time?
Answers:
Could
Could
aren’t able
Can
Will/be able to
May, Might
Formal Permission / Formal Prohibition
may / may not + base form of the verb
You may start your exam now.
You may not wear sandals to work.
Polite Request
May + subject + base form of the verb
May I help you?
Possibility / Negative Possibility
may/ might + base form of the verb
We may go out for dinner tonight. Do you want to join us?
Our company might get the order if the client agrees to the price.
may not / might not + base form of the verb
Adam and Sue may not buy that house. It’s very expensive.
They might not buy a house at all.
To Make a Suggestion (when there is no better alternative)
may as well / might as well + base form of the verb
You may as well come inside. John will be home soon.
We might as well take Friday off. There’s no work to be done anyway.
Polite Suggestion
might + base form of the verb
You might like to try the salmon fillet. It’s our special today.
⚫ANSWER⚫
A modal verb is a type of verb that is used to indicate modality – likelihood, ability, permission, request, capacity, suggestions, order, obligation, or advice.
Ex - May I come in ma'am.
You should drink milk daily.
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