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CAN, COULD, MAY AND MIGHT Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs. They need an infinitive to have a meaning. Subject + modal verb + infinitive: Ex; You can ask me questions whenever you want.
Can is used to show ability or possibility , to ask for something and to ask or give permission . (always in present tenses) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ Pope’s special ability ”
Could is used to show a past ability , to make a polite request or suggestion and to show possibility . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Conditional, possibility
May is used to show probability or make a polite request. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Might is used to show probability or to make a very polite request. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Possibility and probability ++++very possible; +quite impossible ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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  • 1. CAN, COULD, MAY AND MIGHT Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs. They need an infinitive to have a meaning. Subject + modal verb + infinitive: Ex; You can ask me questions whenever you want.
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