Modal Verbs Flashcards
1
Q
ability, doubt, permission, polite request
A
Can
2
Q
permission, future possiblity
A
May
3
Q
obligation, firm necessity, logical conclusion
A
Must
4
Q
unwillingness, forced circumstances
A
Have to
5
Q
wish, desire, will, certain prediction, promise
A
Will
6
Q
intention, supposition, suggestion
A
Shall
7
Q
moral duty, strict recommendation
A
Ought to
8
Q
obligation arising out of arrangement
A
Be to
9
Q
invitation, polite request, a habit of the past
A
Would
10
Q
advice, uncertain prediction, recommendation
A
Should
11
Q
(un)necessity
A
Need
12
Q
repeated action in the past
A
Used to
