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We use modal auxiliary verbs can, may, must in the English language for various meanings - ability, possiblity, probability, certainty, permission, prohibition, obligation, opinion, speculation, etc.
Can
1. It is used to express the ability to do something.

I can swim very well.
Can he speak English fluently? - No, he can't.
We cannot sing at all!

2. It expresses the possibility to do something.
We can go to the seaside at last. Our holidays start next week.
3. We use it to say that something is probable.
It can be John. He has blond hair and he is wearing glasses.
4. It expresses the permission to do something.
Why not? You can marry her. She is a nice girl. May
1. It is used for permissions.

You may borrow my car. I won't need it.
May I smoke here? - No, you can't, I'm sorry.

2. It is used to express probability or prediction.
They may call tomorrow. I hope so.
The main difference between may and can is in style. May is more formal than can. Can is typical of spoken English.

May I smoke here?
- You mustn't smoke here. (strong prohibition)
- You may not smoke here. (more polite, very formal)
- You can't smoke here. (informal spoken English)
Must
1. It is used for strong obligations. It is personal, because it expresses the speaker's opinion or will.

I must clean my teeth. I want to be healthy.
You must go there. And do it right now!

2. It means a strong recommendation.
You must see it. It's the best film I've ever seen.
3. We use it to show the certainty of the speaker.
They must be at school by now. It's already 9 o'clock.
4. The opposite of must is need not.
Mum, must I wash up? - No, you needn't. I've already done it.
Must not has a different meaning. It is used to express prohibition that involves the speaker's will.

We mustn't come late today. Or the teacher will be very angry.
He mustn't enter this room. It is dangerous.

Note

Normally, these modal auxiliary verbs are not used in different tenses. The past tense of can is could, may and must, however, only have the present form. All the other tenses must be formed in a different way.

We make the passive voice with a verb + be + past participle: This can be done. The laws must be respected.

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online exercises and grammar rules pdf exercises and grammar rules We use modal auxiliary verbs can, may, must in the English language for various meanings - ability, possiblity, probability, certainty, permission, prohibition, obligation, opinion, speculation, etc. Can 1. It is used to express the ability to do something.

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English vocabulary practice exercise, for intermediate level.

In this exercise you will practise collocations.

What is a collocation?

A collocation is when two or more words naturally go together and sound correct together.

Nice weather is an example of a collocation. We don't say pretty weather.

Exercise instructions

Choose the best answer to fill the gap in each of the following.

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English vocabulary practice exercise, for intermediate level. In this exercise you will practise collocations. A collocation is when two or more words naturally go together and sound correct together. Nice weather is an example of a collocation. We don't say pretty weather. Choose the best answer to fill the gap in each of the following.

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Grammar explanation

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Modals Verbs of Deduction and Speculation - English Grammar Lesson (Upper Intermediate)

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1.Video about modals of deduction. Watch the video and do the exercises.  

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1.Video about modals of deduction. Watch the video and do the exercises.  

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Sophie is in Bali this week and she discovers some unusual Indonesian food.