اللغة الإنجليزية – Grammar: Modal Verbs (Can, Could, May, Might, Must, Should) – 1 ثانوي – شعبة آداب

Modal Verbs: Can, Could, May, Might, Must, Should

Uses

Can: ability (I can swim), permission (Can I go?)
Could: past ability (I could run fast), polite request (Could you help?)
May: permission (May I come in?), possibility (It may rain)
Might: possibility (less certain than may): I might come
Must: obligation (You must study), deduction (He must be tired)
Should: advice/recommendation (You should see a doctor)

Structure

Subject + modal + base verb (without to).
Negative: Subject + modal + not + base verb.
Question: Modal + subject + base verb?

Exercises

Choose the correct modal:
1. You ________ (must/should) brush your teeth before bed. (advice)
2. ________ (Can/May) I use your phone? (permission)
3. She ________ (can/must) speak three languages. (ability)