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by Brandon Huertas 4 years ago

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Modal Verbs.

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs used to express various degrees of necessity, ability, permission, and requests. They include "would," "must," "can," "may," "could," and "shall," each serving distinct functions.

Modal Verbs.

Modal Verbs.

Use this mind map structure to discover unseen connections, generate new ideas and reach a better understanding of any given subject.

May

Yes, you may not
Yes, you may
May i used the barthroom?

Needn't

We have milk. You needn't buy any
Need not

Express

Permission
Ability

Would

Examples.
Would you hold this for me?
Polite Request

Can

In the conclusion you should have a brief summary of your key points.

Present ability
No, he can't
Yes, he can
Can he swim?

Shall

No, we shan't
Yes, we shall
Shall we go now?
Suggestion
Exaples
Yes, of course
Could you pass me the sugar?
Polite request

Could

The key points are the arguments which will support your thesis. These can be agreeing arguments or disagreeing arguments too, in each case they need to reflect on the main idea.

Examples
No, he couldn't
Yes, he could.
Could he swin when hes was five years old?
Past ability

Must

Example

State the main idea of the essay. This will be your thesis statement.

You muastn't tell lies
We must go now
Neccesity

In the introduction you should state the ideas what you want to defend along the essay.

"Have to"