Modal Verbs Flashcards
Can and Could
Can - Ability, Request
Could - Past ability, Suggestion, future possibility
Julie can swim
Can I come with you?
Could I use your phone please?
Julie could swim when she was young
May X Might
May - permission for future possibility
May I borrow your pen?
Might - present or future possibility
We might win the trophy but I doubt
Must
Must necessity or obligation
You must have an identity proof to enter in the room
Shall X should
Shall - offer our suggestion
Shall I help you?
Shall I call her?
Should - advice or uncertain prediction
You should check it again
He should give her a call
Will X Would
Will - certain prediction or promise
I will go to New York
It will rain today
Would - request, invitation or making arrangements
Would you pass the pizza?
Would you prefer tea or coffee?
