Modal Verb Examples: What is a Modal Verb?
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs which are used with other verbs to show possibility, permission, ability, advice or obligation. Modal verbs include: might, may, can, could, should, must, shall... In these examples the regular and irregular verbs are in bold. Check out our modal verbs infographic below.
Modal Verbs Sentence Examples
There are 5 types of modal verbs. These modal verbs express possibility, permission, ability, obligation, and advice. Check out the sentences below and our free modal verbs poster.
- Modal verbs of possibility: might, may, could, can
- I might go to Paris this weekend.
- We may eat at the new Italian restaurant.
- I could meet you at 8AM.
- You can catch that bus at 10:00.
- Modal verbs of permission: can, could, may
- Can I go to my friends house?
- Could I get a new game for my birthday?
- May I be excused?
- Modal verbs of ability: can, could
- Zara can write very well.
- Ricky could run 100 metres in 10 seconds.
- Modal verbs of obligation: must, have to
- You must be on time for your appointment.
- I have to pass this exam.
- Modal verbs of advice: should
- You should go to see the doctor if you are ill.
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