Prepare a chart of models with example
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Modals in English Grammar
1. can
UseExamplesability to do sth. in the present (substitute form: to be able to)I can speakEnglish.permission to do sth. in the present (substitute form: to be allowed to)Can I go to the cinema?requestCan you wait a moment, please?offerI can lendyou my car till tomorrow.suggestionCan we visitGrandma at the weekend?possibilityIt can getvery hot in Arizona.
2. could
UseExamplesability to do sth. in the past (substitute form: to be able to)I could speakEnglish.permission to do sth. in the past (substitute form: to be allowed to)I could go to the cinema.
3. may
UseExamplespossibilityIt mayraintoday.permission to do sth. in the present (substitute form: to be allowed to)May I goto the cinema?polite suggestionMay I helpyou?
4. might
UseExamplespossibility (less possible than may) *It might raintoday.hesitant offer *Might I help you?
5. must
UseExamplesforce, necessityI must go to the supermarket today.possibilityYou must be tired.advice, recommendationYou must see the new film with Brad Pitt.
6.need not
UseExamplessth. is not necessaryI needn't go to the supermarket, we're going to the restaurant tonight.
7. ought to
similar to should – ought to sounds a little less subjective
UseExamplesadviceYou ought to drive carefully in bad weather.obligationYou ought to switch off the light when you leave the room.
8. shall
used instead of will in the 1st person
UseExamplessuggestionShall I carry your bag?
9. should
UseExamplesadviceYou should drive carefully in bad weather.obligationYou should switch off the light when you leave the room.
10. will
UseExampleswish, request, demand, order (less polite than would)Will you please shut the door?prediction, assumptionI think it will rainon Friday.promiseI will stopsmoking.spontaneous decisionCan somebody drive me to the station? - I will.habitsShe's strange, she'll sit for hours without talking.