This document discusses the uses of common modal verbs in English including can, could, should, must, have to, may, and might. It provides examples of how each verb is used to express ability, possibility, permission, requests, advice, obligation, prohibition, and permission. The verbs and their uses are grouped into sections for clarity. It concludes by providing a link to an online resource with more modal verb exercises.

1. BY: Miriam Ona,
Elena Catalá and
Carolina De La Guardia.

2. # We use can to express ability,possibility and
permission and to make requests.
# EXAMPLES:
# I can take pictures with my mobile phone
# We can´t fly.
# Can you send me a text message.

3. # We use could to express ability in the
past, possibilty and to make requests.
# EXAMPLES:
# The phone is ringing.It could be mum.
# We couldn´t travel on plains 20 years ago.
# Could you please hand me a towel?

4. # We use should to give advice.
# EXAMPLES:
# You should eat more, you are really thin.
# We shouldn´t go the beach, it´s raining.
# Should I wear a dress tonight?

5. # We use must to express obligation.
# We use mustn’t to express prohibition.
# EXAMPLES:
# You must go to the doctor.
# You musn’t use your phone in the theatre.

6. # We use have to to express obligation.
# EXAMPLES:
# I have to call my mum.
# I don’t have to study today.
# Do I have to wash the dishes this morning?

7. # We use may to show possibility in the
future, to ask for and give or deny permission
in formal speech.
# We use might to show possibility in the future
# EXAMPLES:
# I may/might go to the pool.
# I may/might not see you tomorrow.
# May I borrow your pen?

9. • http://www.curso-ingles.com/ejercicios-test-
ingles/verbos-modales.php