What is a modal verb?
Modal Verb
A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb used to express ability, possibility, necessity, permission, or obligation. Modal verbs modify the meaning of the main verb in a sentence and include words like:
Can (ability, permission) – She can swim.
Could (past ability, possibility) – He could read when he was three.
May (permission, possibility) – May I use your phone?
Might (possibility) – It might rain later.
Must (necessity, strong recommendation) – You must wear a seatbelt.
Shall (offers, suggestions) – Shall we dance?
Should (advice, obligation) – You should see a doctor.
Will (future intention, willingness) – I will call you tomorrow.
Would (polite requests, hypothetical situations) – Would you like some tea?
– Written By Mawar Tanjung
