Chapter 2

Modals

Use modals for function and degree.

Modal functions

  • Ability: can/could. Permission: may/can. Obligation: must/have to. Advice: should/ought to. Possibility: may/might.
  • Modals are followed by the base verb.

Key idea

Modals express ability, permission, obligation, advice and possibility, and are followed by the base verb.

Remember

Use 'should' for advice and 'must' for strong obligation.

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