English — Grammar: Modal Verbs (can, must, should, may, might) — 2nd Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum

Modal Verbs

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express ability, obligation, advice, or possibility.

Can

Ability: I can swim. / Permission: Can I go out?

Must

Obligation/necessity: You must wear a seatbelt. / You must not (mustn’t) smoke here.

Should

Advice/recommendation: You should study more. / You shouldn’t eat too much sugar.

May/Might

Possibility: It may rain today. / I might visit you tomorrow.

Table of Modals

Modal	Use	Example
can	ability	I can run fast.
must	obligation	You must do your homework.
should	advice	You should see a doctor.
may	possibility	She may come late.

Exercises

1. Fill in: You ___ (must/should) brush your teeth before bed.
2. Rewrite: It’s possible that he is at home. (He might…)

Related Lessons:

• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Ordering Food at a Restaurant

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