MODAL VERB
A modal verb (also called a modal
auxiliary verb) used along with a
main verb to express possibility, ability,
permission, or necessity.

CAN
Indicate ability, possibility, permission or make
a request .
Example:
Javi can play the guitar.
Can I have some water?

Could
Indicate possibility, make a polite
request.
Examples:
She could speak French.
Could you tell me the time?

May
Indicate possibility, permission, or make a
request.
Examples:
Dana may arrive late.
You may enter.
May I respond?

Might
Indicate possibility
Examples:
I might order pizza.

Must
Indicate obligation, and likelihood
Examples:
Cyclists must wear helmets.
You must be very proud.

Shall
Indicate a future action (normally used only
with “I” and “we”), Ask a question (normally
used only with “I” and “we”)
Examples:
I shall attend.
Shall we arrange a meeting?

Should
Make a suggestion ,Indicate likelihood
Examples:
You should watch that film.
Tom should be at the office.

Will
Indicate a future action or event, Make a
polite request
Examples:
Fay will book the venue.
Will you get the door?

Would
Past form of “will”, Make a polite request
Examples:
She would often work late.
Would you call back later?

Ought to
Used when talking about things which are
desired or ideal.
Examples:
They ought to have more parks in the city
centre.
We ought to eat lots of fruit and vegetables
everyday.