Modals, Concept & Examples in english. Can, could, might, should, will, may;
Could |
Possibility |
Extreme rain could cause the river to flood the village. |
Permission | Cuould I use your notebook please? | |
Request |
Could you tell me the way to the libraryplease? | |
May |
Possibility |
That may be a better solution for you. |
Permission |
“You may buy something, if you wish,” said her grandfather.. | |
Might |
Slight possibility |
This team might win the game, but I doubt it. |
Past form of may (reported speech) | The doctor said he might be late. | |
Can |
Ability | Mary can play piano. |
Permission | You can look at this. | |
Offers | Can I help you father? | |
Should |
Advice | I think you should buy the blue one. |
Logical deduction | I’ve revised so I should be ready for math exam. | |
Will |
Future tense auxiliary | Next week I will be in London. |
Invitations | Will they join us for play footbal? |