Modal Verbs - Mind Map

Modal Verbs

Obilgation

Must

You must wear a crash helmet on a motorbike. It is the law.

Have to

You have to stamp your ticket when you get on a bus in Rome

Prohibition

Mustn't

You mustn't drive a car without a license.

Choice

Can

You can either take the bus or the metro.

Could

You could take a taxi if you are in a hurry.

Suggestion

Should

Should our children be taught to swim at school?

Ought to

You ought to ask a lawyer's advice.

Had better

We had better stay indoors today.

Ability

Can

I can ride a horse. I had lessons when I was a child.

Could

In high school, she could beat anyone in the running race.

was/were able to

He was able to get a really good price on the car.

Offer

Will

I'll drive you to the station if you want.

Permission

Can

Can I borrow your pen?

May

May I open the window?

Request

Could

Could you carry this for me? It's too heavy.

Will

Will you answer the phone please. I'm busy.

Would

Would you get me a newspaper when you go to the shops please?

Confirmation

Shall

Shall I get pizza for dinner tonight?

We shall meet at the station at 7pm.

Possibility

Might

He might be in the office on the Tuesday, but I'm not sure.

I heard what might have been an explosion.

May

We may have some rain today.

The chaos may have contributed to the deaths of up to 20 people.

Could

He could have made a fortune as a lawyer.

He was jailed five years ago and could be released next year.

Deduction

Must have Vpp

He must have been in the office. His car was there.

Can't have Vpp

He can't have been at work on Friday. I saw him at the stadium.

Wish/Regret

Should have Vpp

You should have spoken to your lawyer before deciding.

I'm really tired today. I shouldn't have stayed awake so late last night.

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