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English Grammar
Modal Verbs Usage
Model verbs - used for, requests, offerers, prediction, requests, offers, permission & to deny permission
Will & Shall - are used for prediction
- I think we will be able to go and see the move tonight.
- My mother thinks we will not get home be it starts to rain.
Can - Could - May - Shall - are used for requests, offer, suggestions
- Can we get some cookies or cake from the store?
- Could you lend me some money?
- May I have the keys to the car?
- Shall we meet up next week?
Can - Could - May - are use for permission or deny permission
- Can I help you cook dinner?
- You may not watch T. V. until after dinner.
- Could you please help me with the dishes?
Might & Could - is used for possibility doing something
- Do you think it might rain tomorrow night?
- Could you come home early next week?
Can & Could - are used for certainty
- I can come next week?
- I could pick up some milk from the store on my way home.