Question

what are modals?give 2 examples of modals
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Answer 1

Answer:

Modals are special verbs which behave irregularly in English. They are different from normal verbs like "work, play, visit..."

Explanation:

They never change their form. You can't add "s", "ed", "ing"...

They are always followed by an infinitive without "to" (e.i. the bare infinitive.)

They are used to indicate modality allow speakers to express certainty, possibility, willingness, obligation, necessity, ability

Some examples are: can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should.

Answer 2

Answer:

The principal English modal verbs are can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, have to and would. Certain other verbs are sometimes, but not always, classed as modals; these include ought, had better, and (in certain uses) dare and need.

Explanation:

In English grammar, a modal is a verb that combines with another verb to indicate mood or tense. A modal, also known as a modal auxiliary or modal verb, expresses necessity, uncertainty, possibility, o,r permission