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Can, could, may, might, must, should, will, would and other modal constructions.
Overview of modal verbs, their characteristics and common patterns.
Read the rulesExpressing present, past and future ability using can, could and be able to.
Read the rulesUsing modal verbs to ask for, give or refuse permission and make requests.
Read the rulesUsing must, have to, should, ought to, need and related expressions.
Read the rulesExpressing possibility, probability, deduction and certainty using modal verbs.
Read the rulesUsing shall, will, would, can and could for offers and suggestions.
Read the rulesUsing will and would to describe habitual or characteristic behaviour.
Read the rulesUsing modal verbs with the perfect infinitive to refer to the past.
Read the rulesUsing have to, be able to, be supposed to, had better, used to and similar expressions.
Read the rulesGrammar patterns following modal verbs and semi-modal verbs.
Read the rulesFrequent learner mistakes involving modal verbs.
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