This document discusses advanced modal verbs in English. It explains that modal verbs behave like forms of "to be" and don't require auxiliaries. They are followed by an infinitive without "to" and express meanings like possibility, probability, certainty, permission, obligation and ability. It then provides examples to illustrate the use and meanings of various modal verbs like must, could, can't, should, will, shall, have to, ought to, need to, can, may and be able to.