WHAT ARE MODAL VERBS by Wendy Cevallos

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Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would. Understanding modal verbs is crucial for effective communication as they help convey different meanings and intentions.

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Invariable Form: Modal verbs do not change their form to agree with the subject or to mark tense (for example, "can" is always "can," not "cans" or "canned").
Use with Base Verb: After a modal verb, the main verb is used in its base form without "to" (for example, "She can swim" instead of "She can to swim").
Negation and Questions: Questions and negations are formed directly with the modal verb without needing an additional auxiliary (for example, "Can you help?" and "You should not smoke").

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Sentences

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Posibilidad (🤔): "It might rain tomorrow." 🌧️
Habilidad (⚡): "She can swim very well." 🏊‍♀️
Obligación (📋): "You must wear a seatbelt." 🚗
Permiso (🛑): "May I leave early today?" ⏳
Consejo (💡): "You should see a doctor." 🩺

How to use modal verbs

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Let's learn by playing online

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Let's practice how to use Can

Game to practice using model verbs in English

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More practice

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Now let's take a quiz to see what we need to work on.

The use of modal verbs in everyday conversation

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