Model Verbs

We use Modal Verbs to show if we believe something is certain, possible, or impossible. It can help express a speaker’s attitude or opinion.

Understanding Models Verbs:

• Ability
• Possibility
• Permission
• Suggestions
• Requests
• Offers

Models Verbs Review:

Advice

• Should
• Should Have
• Had Batter

How to use models:

• Can Ability request past ability permission probability
• Could Past ability suggest, probability
• May Permission future possibility
• Might Present or future possibility
• Must Necessity obligation
• Ought to what’s right correct (do)
• Shall Offer suggestion
• Should Advise prediction obligation/expectation
• Will Willingness, predication, promise
• Would Request, an invitation

What Are The Model Verbs?

A model verb in English is a special verb to express the possibility of something happening. They express various shades of possibility, ability, necessity, permission, and obligation.

English Models Verbs:

Here are some common examples of model verbs:

Can, Could, May, Might, Must, Shall, Should, Will and Would.

Can:

1. You can speak English very well.
2. He can swim in the pool.
3. I can learn the English Language.

Could:

1. He could ride a bike.
2. You could sing a song.
3. She could play dance.

May:

1. You may help me.
2. He may come to the party.
3. May I come in?

Might:

1. You might help me.
2. Might I smoke here?
3. I might meet you.

Must:

1. I must try again.
2. She must make a cake.
3. You must complete the work by Sunday.

Shall:

1. I shall stay with you.
2. We shall come to the class.
3. I shall be with you.

Should:

1. We should listen to audio.
2. I should speak in English.
3. You should do your homework.

Will:

1. Adil will pick up your school bag.
2. You will come to a friend’s birthday party.
3. I will call you tonight.

Would:

1. I would like to help you with English.
2. You would like to play tennis with us.
3. Would you please let us go?