This document contains examples of modal verbs in English including: can, can't, could, why not, could, should, should, couldn't, may, might, must, must, ought to, and have to. The modal verbs are used in simple sentences to demonstrate their basic meanings and functions for expressing ability, permission, possibility, obligation, recommendation and necessity.

1. MODAL VERBS
REPÚBLICA BOLIVARIANA DE VENEZUELA
MINISTERIO DEL PODER POPULAR PARA LA EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR
INSTITUTO UNIVERSITARIO POLITÉCNICO «SANTIAGO MARIÑO»
AMPLIACIÓN MÉRIDA, ESTADO MÉRIDA
Freddy X. Meza S.
C.I V-18.966.315
Inglés II

2. I can swim without my
mom.
I can’t play
the piano!
Yes, you could.
Why not?Could I go
with you?
Should I stay or
should I go?
You should stay
here.

3. Did you like Jason’s
birthday cake?
Oh! I couldn’t
go to his party.
Oh my god! She may
not do those things!
You might eat an apple
pie with me

4. I must go to my friend’s
house and see movies.
What must you do
on Sundays?
You ought to go to your
room and make your
homework.
He doesn’t have
to kiss you!