Modal Verbs Flashcards

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it might also be reffered to as auxiliary verbs and used to express ability, permission, obligation, prohibitation, probability, positivity, and advice

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Modal Verbs

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willingness, certain prediction or promise

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Will

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Request, invitation, or making arrangements

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Would

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Permission or future possibility

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May

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Present or future possibility

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Might

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Ability or Request

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Can

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Past ability, suggestion, or future possibility

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Could

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Necessity or obligation

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Must

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What’s right and correct

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Ought to

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Offer or suggestion

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Shall

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Advice or uncertain prediction

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Should

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