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MODALS
Modals are helping verbs
They are used in combination with the base form of
another verb.
For example:
MODALS
Most modals do not change their form depending on the subject.
For example:
MODALS
For example:
I can swim
can: modal
swim: base form of verb
Can is a modal of present ability.
MODALS OF ADVICE
Should
Ought to
Had better
For example:
For example:
MODALS OF NECESSITY
Have to
Have got to
Must
NECESSITY: HAVE TO
For example:
NECESSITY: MUST
For example:
MODAL OF PROHIBITION
The modal of prohibition is used to explain that something is
not allowed or against the rules/laws.
The modal of prohibition is :
Must not
For example: