Modal Verbs: The Full Guide
Mia’s Big Decisions
Mia’s train troubles continue. She must Modal Verb – Strong necessity act fast, but might Modal Verb – Possibility she fail again? She ought to Modal Verb – Duty/Advice plan better. Let’s master all the modals guiding her choices!
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Grammar Summary
Modal Verbs: Pair with base verbs (no -s, -ing, or *to*, except *ought to*).
– Can/Could: Ability now (*can*) or past (*could*).
– : Permission or possibility (formal).
– Might/May: Possibility now (*might* less certain) or past (*may have*).
– Must: Strong necessity.
– Ought to/Should: Duty (*ought to* stronger) or advice (*should* common).
– Shall: Formal intent/promise (rare today).
– Will/Would: Prediction (*will*), intent (*will*), or hypothetical past (*would*).
Note: Add *have + past participle* for past (e.g., *should have gone*).
Master All Modals!
1. Mia ___ (ability) run to the station now.
2. She ___ (permission) skip class yesterday.
3. It ___ (possibility) snow tonight.
4. She ___ (obligation) call her boss now.
5. We ___ (intent) meet her at 6 PM.
6. Write a sentence with “would” about Mia.
Why This Rocks
Modal verbs shape everything—say “I can do it” (confidence), “You must try” (urgency), or “It might work” (hope). They’re your toolkit for advice, plans, and possibilities!
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