What does the modal verb show?
Key Notes:
🌟 What Does the Modal Verb Show? 🌟
| Definition of Modal Verbs |
Modal verbs are special verbs that help the main verb to show certain meanings.
They cannot stand alone.
Examples: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must ✅
| What Modal Verbs Show |
| Meaning | Modal Verbs | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Ability / Skill 💪 | can, could | – I can swim. 🏊 – She could solve the puzzle. 🧩 |
| Possibility 🤔 | may, might, could | – It may rain tomorrow. ☔ – He might come late. ⏰ |
| Permission ✅ | can, may | – You can borrow my pen. ✏️ – May I enter? 🚪 |
| Obligation / Duty 🛑 | must, should | – You must wear a helmet. 🪖 – We should help the poor. 💖 |
| Prohibition ❌ | must not, cannot | – You must not touch fire. 🔥 – Students cannot skip class. 🏫 |
| Prediction / Future 🔮 | will, shall | – I will call you tomorrow. 📞 – We shall meet at 5 PM. ⏳ |
| Polite Requests / Offers 🙏 | would, could, shall | – Could you help me? 🤝 – Shall we dance? 💃 |
| Quick Tips |
- Modal verbs do not change form:
- ✅ She can sing.
- ❌ She cans sing. ❌
- They are always followed by the base form of the main verb.
- Example: I must go. 🏃
| Fun Example Sentences 🎉 |
- You can draw a beautiful picture. 🎨
- He might win the race. 🏁
- We must respect elders. 👵🧓
- Shall we play football? ⚽
Let’s practice!🖊️
