Unit 03: Grammar- Modal Verbs.
Modal verbs are special verbs, such as can or must, which behave very irregularly in English. So, what makes modal verbs special?
What are Modal Verbs?
Modal verbs are special verbs which behave very differently from normal verbs. Here are some important differences:
1. Modal verbs do not take "-s" in the third person.
Examples:
- He can speak Chinese.
- She should be here by 9:00.
2. You use "not" to make modal verbs negative, even in simple present and simple past.
Examples:
- He should not be late.
- They might not come to the party.
3. Many modal verbs cannot be used in the past tenses or the future tenses.
Examples:
- He will can go with us. Not Correct
- She musted study very hard. Not Correct
Common Modal Verbs
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Can |
Ought to |
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