MODAL VERBS

Modal verbs, or modal verbs, are those verbs in English that help a sentence to have a better meaning thanks to their function. You can use them when you want to give another meaning to a sentence. For example, if you want to ask permission to speak or to find out if they might come to pick you up. CAN Can is a modal verb and must be accompanied by a main verb in its base form. The modal verb can can be used to ask, grant or deny permission in an informal setting. Examples: Can I have another glass of water, please? Yes, of course, you can You can come to my party if you wish. He can’t come because he is too young. COULD Could is also a modal verb and must be accompanied by another verb with its own meaning and in the base form of the verb. We use it to ask permission in a formal way. Examples: Could you pass me the salt, please? Could I speak to you later, please? MAY The modal verb may is mainly used to ask permission in a formal way. Examp...