Modal Verbs

Which modal verb is used to express past possibility or permission?

• might
• could
• can
• may

Which modal verb is used to express future action in the past?

• shall
• would
• should
• will

Which modal verb is used to express strong certainty or deduction?

• can
• must
• may
• could

Which modal verb is used to express advice or recommendation?

• will
• shall
• should
• would

Which modal verb is used to express possibility or permission?

• can
• may
• might
• could

Which modal verb is used to express possibility or uncertainty?

• can
• might
• may
• could

Which modal verb is used to express necessity or obligation?

• may
• must
• can
• could

Which modal verb is used to express past ability or capability?

• may
• could
• might
• can

Which modal verb is used to express future action or intention?

• should
• shall
• would
• will

Which modal verb is used to express polite requests or offers?

• may
• might
• can
• could