What is modal verbs and what are its type
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Answer:
an auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or possibility. English modal verbs include must, shall, will, should, would, can, could, may, and might.
Explanation:
1. Will/ Would
Will is used to show a wish, prediction, request, demand, order, assumption, promise, etc.
Examples:
Will you please keep quiet?
Aruna says, it will rain today.
Kumar said he will not drink alcohol henceforth.
Whereas, would is used to show a wish or to request in a polite way and sometimes to express habits.
Examples:
Would you please give me 100 bucks?
She would remain very calm during her examination days.
2. Can
Can is used to show permission, possibility, and ability.
Examples:
You can join us for the dinner if you want.
Can I leave early today?
Sanvika can speak English fluently.
3. Could
Could is used to represent a suggestion, request, permission, future possibility and ability in the past.
Examples:
Could I go for a movie?
I think we could do it.
Neha gave up her dreams so that she could marry him.
4. May
May is used to ask permission and to show future possibility.
Examples:
May I have a cup of tea?
India may become a developed country by 2020.
5. Might
Might is used to show present and future possibility.
Examples:
I have a coupon of Pantaloons, that might offer a discount of 10% after showing them.
Mrs. Smith might be sleeping now, let’s not disturb her.
6. Must
Must shows the necessity, obligation and prohibition.
Examples:
You must not do it.
We must leave now.
7. Should
Should is used to show advice and obligation.
Examples:
You should walk carefully as the roads are slippery.
Shriya, you should close the tap and avoid wastage of water.
Answer:
Modal verb is an auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or possibility. for example- should, would, can, could, shall, will, may and might.
Types:
Ability- Can, could
permission- can, could , may
advice- should
obligation- must, have, to
possibility- Might, may, could, can