Modals & Semi-modals (1) Close-up textbook

Harry could be in the library

I may travel abroad next year.

We might go to the cinema tonight.

You must be tired. You've been exercising all morning. You can't be hungry. You just had lunch.

The modal verbs refer to POSSIIBILITY AND CERTAINTY

My grandad can speak seven languages.

Karen could run very fast when she was at school.

Francis was able to go to mountain climbing at the weekend.

The modal verbs refer to ABILITY

You should eat more fruit and vegetables.

We shouldn't spend so much money on magazines.

You ought to make an appointment to see the doctor.

The modal verbs refer to ADVICE AND SUGGESTIONS