There are ten common modal verbs.

• Past ability: He could run fast when he was young.

• Polite permission: Could I borrow your pen?

• Possibility: It could rain later.

• Permission: May I come in?

• Possibility: It may snow tomorrow.

• Possibility: We might go to the party

• Necessity/Obligation: You must wear a seatbelt.

• Strong probability: She must be the new teacher.

• Future (formal): We shall meet at noon.

• Suggestion: Shall we dance?

• Advice: You should eat more vegetables.

• Expectation: The train should arrive at 10 AM.

• Future: I will call you tomorrow.

• Willingness: I will help you with that.

• Polite request: Would you like some coffee?

• Conditional: If I were you, I would apologize.

• Advice: You ought to see a doctor.

I shall return soon.

You should see a doctor.

She will travel to Paris next month.

1. I can speak Spanish.

2. I will call you tomorrow.

3. Would you like some coffee?

4. She might go to the concert.

1. Students should study regularly for exams.

2. You may borrow my laptop if you need it.

3. He must submit the report by Friday.

4. We can meet at 3 PM tomorrow.