Modal Verbs
Modal Verbs Modal verbs are the verbs that are used to express ability, obligation, likelihood and possibility. Can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would are the modal verbs. Can The modal verb can is used to: • Express ability; we use can if we are physically able to do something or know how to do something; s Elephants can pull heavy logs. s Cats can climb a tree. • Express possibility; s It can get cold there at night so take a jacket. s I know you can win the competition. • To offer to do something for others; s I can drop you off at the station if you like. s Can I carry your bags for you? • ...