This document defines modal verbs and provides examples of their use. Modal verbs are used before other verbs to express meanings like permission, possibility, certainty, and necessity. They include can, be able to, can't, could, may, might, must, have to, need to, needn't, musn't, don't have to, should, and ought to. This lesson will teach what modal verbs are and how to use them properly in sentences.

1. MODAL VERBS
Definition and examples
What will I learn from this grammar lesson on modal verbs?
During this lesson you will learn what the definition is and examples of
how to use them.
Modal verb definition
The following list are all modal verbs.
Modal verbs are also sometimes called modals.
They are used before ordinary verbs and are used to express meanings
such as permission, possibility, certainty and necessity.
Need and dare can be used as like modal verbs.
Can
Be able to
Can't
Could
May
Might
Must
Have to
Need to
Needn't
Musn't
Don't have to
Should
Ought to

2. Modal verbs examples and meaning