Modal verbs in English include can, could, had better, may, might, must, ought to, shall, should, and will. They are used to express ideas like ability, permission, possibility, suggestion, obligation, and future time. The normal position for a modal verb in an affirmative sentence is after the subject. Examples are given such as "He may start the game" and "You can call me 'guys'." The video lesson provides more understanding about modal verbs and their forms and meanings. Polite requests with modal verbs and "would you mind" are also discussed.

1. Modal Verbs What is Modal Verb?

2. MODAL VERBS (AUXILIARIES)In English are can, could, had better, may, might, must, ought to, shall, should, will, would. Classified into following table :

3. The forms and meanings of modal verbs Will future timeCan ability May permission Might possibility Should suggestion Must obligation

4. Video lesson Please you may click here to get more understanding about modal verbs.

5. The normal position for modal in affirmative sentence is after the subject, such as examples : He may start the game You can call me ‘guys’The students must come to school early They will have a tour in Malang next weekShe might go home this morningYou should take a rest today Comment : pronouns (He/She/It) which are followed by the verbs after modal aren’t added by ‘s, es, ies’.

6. Modal is frequently called by “Polite Request”, it means asking politely. Request is as similar as question. As follows : Can you help me please? May I see your homework?Could you call me tonight please?Will you come to santi’s party with me?Would you lend me some money please?Typical responses : - Certainly I can Of course please

7. Yes I’d be glad to….. Polite request with “would you mind” in two functions. Asking permission Would you mind if I closed the window?Would you mind if used the phone? Would you mind if knew your phone number? Typical responses : No. not at all

8. No. that would be fine

9. No. of course notNotes : asking permission with “would you mind” commonly use conditional sentences (if-Clause type 2)