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Might
Must
Should
Would
MODAL VERBS
Subject
Verb
MODAL VERBS
There is no s in singular
There is no do / does in the question
There is no dont / doesnt in the negative
He can ski
He cans ski or He can skis
Would you like to come with me?
Do you would like to come with me?
They cant be serious
They dont can be serious
MODAL VERBS
MODAL VERBS
Ability
May (not) / might(nt)* / could(nt)* when were not sure if something will happen
It may/might/could rain tomorrow.
*might/could: the possibility is more remote
Must / cant when we are sure that something is/isnt possible or true:
That must be John, he was about to arrive.
Those girls cant be Jackie and Jill, they are on holiday in France.
MODAL VERBS
Suggestions
Can / could*:
You can use my guitar tonight. You could invite them to your party.
Would:
Would you like to sing in the concert with us today?