Modal Verbs Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Can
A
ability, doubt, permission, polite request
2
Q
May
A
permission, future possiblity
3
Q
Must
A
obligation, firm necessity, logical conclusion
4
Q
Have to
A
unwillingness, forced circumstances
5
Q
Will
A
wish, desire, will, certain prediction, promise
6
Q
Shall
A
intention, supposition, suggestion
7
Q
Ought to
A
moral duty, strict recommendation
8
Q
Be to
A
obligation arising out of arrangement
9
Q
Would
A
invitation, polite request, a habit of the past
10
Q
Should
A
advice, uncertain prediction, recommendation
11
Q
Need
A
(un)necessity
12
Q
Used to
A
repeated action in the past
