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A modal verb is a type of verb that contextually indicates a modality such as probability, ability, permission, request, ability, suggestion, command, obligation, necessity, possibility, or advice. Modal verbs usually accompany the base form of another verb that has semantic content.

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They are not conjugated: Modal verbs are always used in their base form, that is, without the ending -s for the third person singular of the present.

They do not have an infinitive with to: There is no form "to can" or "to must".

They do not have a gerund or participle: There are no forms "canning", "musting", "canned" or "musted".

They are followed by another verb in the infinitive: The other verb, called the main verb, is the one that expresses the action or state that we want to describe.

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Some of the most common modal verbs are:

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Some of the most common modal verbs are:

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- can: power, know-how - could: power (past), know-how (past) - may: power, maybe - might: power (less likely), perhaps - will: future, want - would: conditional, used to - shall: future (formal), duty - should: conditional, should - must: duty, have to - ought to: duty (more formal) - need: need - dare: dare - used to: used to

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Modal verbs are used to express a wide range of meanings, including:

Probability: I may go to the party tonight.

Possibility: She can speak three languages.

Need: You must finish your homework.

Obligation: I have to go to work.

Permission: Can I borrow your pen?

Capacity: She can run very fast.

Tip: You should see a doctor.

Order: Stop talking!

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I would like to travel to Europe.

He must be here by 5 o'clock.

She could win the race.

We need to buy some groceries.

May I help you with that?

He can play the piano very well.

You should study for your exam.

Stop making noise!

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Learn the basic meanings of each modal verb.

Practice using modal verbs in sentences.

Pay attention to how modal verbs are used in English texts.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. The most important thing is to keep practicing!

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Please, give an example using a modal verb:

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Please, give an example using a modal verb:

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Example:

You should study more for tomorrow's exam

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Example:

We couldn't finish the task.

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I would like to travel to Japan someday.

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EXAMPLE:

They must arrive early.

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Example:

Shall I release this new song on Friday?

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I will see you tomorrow.

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I can sing bachata very good.