We must go, we have a doctor’s appointment soon.

Use of Must Verb: To talk about necessity.

Maybe we should check everything once more.

I think you should buy a black car instead of a red one.The children should start studying soon.Len thinks that we should meet on Saturdays.Use of Should Verb: To give advice, express what’s right, and recommend an action. She shall be replaced with a new dance teacher.You shall not forget to bring your car.I shall have to be at the airport by 3 pm.Use of Shall Verb: To make offers, and suggestions, talk about options and ask about what to do in a very polite manner.

Would you prefer sweet or salty lemonade?.Would you like to play football with me on Sunday?.I wish I would stay awake all night listening to music.Use of Would Verb: To make wishes and requests in a polite manner. I don’t have my phone here, but I will call Sam as soon as possible.Betty thinks her team will win the championship.Use of Will Verb: To talk about wishes, requests, demands, to make predictions and assumptions, to make promises and to talk about spontaneous decisions and to talk about habits. Baby Elizabeth has a new dance teacher that you might like.Use of Might Verb: To express possibility in the present or in the future, but to a lesser degree than with “may”. It may be a good idea to go for a walk early.I can’t help you with the project, but your friend may be able to.Use of May Verb: To talk about permission in the present, make suggestions, and discuss possibilities. I couldn’t jump very high when I was little.

Krish was free at the moment, so he could go to the movies with her.I could go to the store with you if you’d like.Use of Could Verb: To make requests, suggestions or offers politely. Mary can play the piano since she was 5 years old.Use of Can Verb: To express ability, and possibility, to make a request or to ask for permission and make an offer or a suggestion. How To Use Modal Verbs In Sentences?Įach modal verb has its own use and meaning. Used to demonstrate the likelihood that something can/is going to happen. Used to ask or to give permission for something. Used to give instructions, advice, or to declare that something is necessary. Used to demonstrate a skill or someone’s ability. Example: “We could go to the bookstore tomorrow” becomes “Could we go to the bookstore tomorrow?” What Are Some Different Types Of Modal Verbs?īelow are different kinds of modals for kids.

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