Modal Verbs

All modal verbs are auxiliary verbs, which means they can only be used with a main verb. Modal verbs can not be a main verb.
The modal verbs are; will, would, shall, should, can, could, may, might and must. In this class we are going to focus on will and would, and shall and should.

They are used before ordinary verbs and express meanings such as permission, possibility, certainty and necessity.

1. Used to show preference

2. To show a wish

3. For advice

​ Would

1. Is used to show desire, preference, choice or consent.

2. To show the future.

3. To express capability

4. To express determination or insistence:

​Will

Examples

• I would rather go to the cinema today.

• I would like to have more free time.

• If I were you, I would study economics.

​ Would

• I will accept your offer.

• Will you please be quiet?

• It will be a great party.

• The ship will take three hundred guests.

• I will pass my driving test.

​Will

1. Should is often used to give an opinion, to make a suggestion, express a preference or an idea.

2. to ask for an opinion.

​ Should

1. to make a suggestion.

2. Shall for obligation in very formal situations.

​Shall

Examples

• You should stay at home if you are feeling tired.

• I should walk to work.

• He should be more open to ideas.

• What should we do now?

​ Should

• Shall we dance?

• Shall I go now?

• You shall obey the rules.

• Students shall not enter here.

• There shall be no food and drink on the premises.

​Shall