MODAL VERBS - Mind Map

MODAL VERBS

SHOULD

"Should" indicates an obligation or recommendation. It reflects an opinion about what is correct. It translates as the conditional of "duty" in Spanish.

I should call my parents more often.

You shouldn’t work so hard.

Should we leave a tip?

WILL

As we will see in later lessons, "will" is used to form the future tense.

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MUST

"Must" indicates an obligation, prohibition or necessity. You can also use "have to" (have to).

You must [have to] brush your teeth two times a day.

When must we meet you?

MAY

Like "could", "may" is used to indicate possibilities in the future.

I would bring an umbrella, it may rain later.

May I have a glass of water?

OUGHT TO

"Ought to" is a synonym for "should.

She ought to quit smoking.

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COULD

"Could" indicates possibility or ability in the past.

Joe could speak Spanish when he was young.

Could you play an instrument when you were a child?

SHALL

"Shall" is used as "will" to form the future tense. The use of "shall" is much more common in the UK and is generally more polite.

I’ll take the 3 o’clock train.

Shall we go to the movies or a museum?

CAN

"Can" indicates ability or possibility. In these cases it can be translated as "power" in Spanish.

Bill and Tom can’t help you.

Can I have a glass of water?

MIGHT

"Might" is used to indicate possibilities in the present or the future. In these cases, it is a synonym for "may."

I would bring an umbrella, it might rain later.

WOULD

"Would" is used to declare a preference and to ask for something politely.

She would like to go to New York someday.

Would you like some coffee?

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