Types of Modal Verbs
Types of Modal Verbs Modal verbs are special verbs that help express a speaker's attitude or opinion. They can also be used to express obligation, permission, ability, possibility, and probability. Here are the main types of modal verbs: * Modals of Ability: * Can: Expresses present ability. * Example: "I can swim." * Could: Expresses past ability or polite requests. * Example: "I could run fast when I was young." * Example: "Could you please pass the salt?" * Modals of Possibility: * May : Expresses possibility or permission. * Example: "It may rain tomorrow." * Example: "May I use your phone?" * Might: Expresses less certainty than "may." * Example: "She might be late." * Could: Expresses possibility, especially in past tense. * Example: "It could have been worse."...