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Modal verbs are a category of auxiliary verbs used to indicate modality—that is, likelihood, ability, permission, or obligation.

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They express the speaker's attitude toward the action or state described by the main verb in a sentence.

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Some common modal verbs in English include:

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Some common modal verbs in English include:

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Indicates ability, permission, or possibility.

Example: "She can speak French."

Example (permission): "You can leave early if you finish your work."

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Similar to 'can', often used to express possibility or past ability.

Example: "He could run very fast when he was younger."

Example (polite request): "Could you please pass the salt?"

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Indicates permission or possibility. Example (permission): "You may borrow my book."

Example (possibility): "It may rain later."

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Similar to 'may', used to express possibility or suggestion.

Example: "She might come to the party if she finishes her work."

Example (possibility): "It might snow tomorrow."

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Indicates necessity or strong recommendation.

Example (necessity): "You must wear a seatbelt."

Example (recommendation): "You must see that movie; it's amazing!"

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Modal verbs are unique because they do not change their form (they have no -s, -ing, or infinitive forms) and they are followed directly by the base form of the main verb (infinitive without 'to'). They play a crucial role in expressing shades of meaning and attitudes in English sentences.

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Modal verbs are an essential part of the English language, playing a crucial role in conveying a wide range of nuances and meanings that cannot be expressed using regular verbs alone.

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They do not have an infinitive (for example, there is no such thing as to can) They do not have a gerund (for example, there is no such thing as mighting).

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We often use modal verbs or other modal expressions when we want to express an opinion or attitude about a possible fact or to control a possible action. All modal expressions are about the speaker’s or writer’s view of the world.