Modal auxiliary verb
Modal
Modals are types of auxiliary verbs that are used to express ability, power, permission, request, possibilities, etc.
Here is a list of modals :
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Will, Shall
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Would, Should
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Can, Could
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May, Might
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Must, Dare
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Need, Ought to
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Used to
Note : Need, dare, used to are often called "semi models" because they are partly like modal helping verbs and partly like main verbs.
REMEMBER
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Modal verbs never change their form, you can never add 's' or 'ed' with modals; as,
- She can play.
She cans play. (wrong)
- You must go.
You musted go. (wrong)
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Two modals can never go together; as,
- You can must. (wrong)
- She will must. (wrong)
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They make the negative with not; as,
- He can not play.
- She will not go.
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Related Topics:
- Verb its kinds
- Auxiliary verb
- Primary auxiliary verb
- Modal auxiliary verb
- Modal (Shall, Will, Would, Should)
- Modal (Can, Could, May, Might)
- Modal (Must, Dare, Need, Ought to, Used to)
See also:
Parts of Speech