Modal verbs
Modal verbs are very often used in English.It reduces the difficulties in the sentence formation.Besides it helps us to speak more fluently.Everybody should know about this.Here I explain the basics .
*It doesn't have singular form.
e.g
It can has it(wrong)
e.g
It can has it(wrong)
*It doesn't have continuing forms (ing)
e.g
I canning this work(wrong)
Below are some modal verbs.
May
Might
Should
Would
Can
Could
Ought to
Have to
Need to
May
Might
Should
Would
Can
Could
Ought to
Have to
Need to
Next we see the uses of these vividly.
Might
It represents the less possibility .
(e.g)
I might go .
It represents the less possibility .
(e.g)
I might go .
Should
It represents Recommendation.
(e.g)
They should work.
You should go to hospital
It represents Recommendation.
(e.g)
They should work.
You should go to hospital
May
It has two purposes which are Permission and Strong possibility.
(e.g)
May I come in?
I may buy a car
It has two purposes which are Permission and Strong possibility.
(e.g)
May I come in?
I may buy a car
Can
It has two purposes such as Permission and the present ability
(e.g)
Can i use your bike?
I can drive
Must
It is also used for two purposes namely Responsibility and Assumption.
(e.g)
You must work hard then only you can achieve your goal.
He couldn't pay the fee ,he must be poor .
Could
It has two purposes namely past ability and unreal ability
(e.g)
I could speak with him.
I could go,if I had time.
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