GRAMMAR – Modal Verbs
- Tom can write poetry very well. (Ability)
- Lisa can’t speak French. (Lack of ability)
- When I was a child I could climb trees. ( Past ability)
- Can you lend me ten dollars? (Request, informal)
- Could I have your number? (Request, polite)
- You may start your exam now. (Permission, formal)
- Our company might get the order if the client agrees to the price. (Possibility)
- Shall we go for a walk? (Suggestion, polite)
- You should check that document before you send it out. (Advice)
- You must have a passport to cross the border. (Necessity)
- May I sit here? (Request)
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