What are modals in grammar
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Modal and Modal Phrases (Semi-Modals) 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.
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The English modal verbs are a subset of the English auxiliary verbs used mostly to express modality. They can be distinguished from other verbs by their defectiveness and by their neutralization. The principal English modal verbs are can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, and must.
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