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Rules For Modal Verbs
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Rules For Modal Verbs
Rules For Modal Verbs
Rules For Modal Verbs - are used to indicate likelihood, ability, advice, permission, habits and obligation
- Add "not" after the verb is used to make a verb negative.
- Model verbs come before the subject in questions.
- Modal verbs do not change form according to the tense; there is no "s" added to the verb.
- Infinitives verb without "to" are used right after the modal verb.
Some common model verbs are can/could, may/might, must, will/would, and shall/should.
- I will not go to the store.
- We have to go to the party next week.
- I might go to the store on my way home.
- Can you bring me some money?
- Do you think I should come bring a present.
- We all should pass the exam.
- The keys will be on the table.