LoginCan, May, Should
Modal verbs like 'can', 'may', and 'should' express possibilities, abilities, and advice. They convey uncertainty, capability, and recommendations in English.
What Are 'Can', 'May', and 'Should'?
Can, may, and should are modal verbs that are grammatically similar but express different meanings.
Can
‘Can’ is used to talk about ability. It has the same form for all persons and is always used with the base form of the verb. Look at the examples:
I
'Can' is used to talk about ability.
She
'Can' has the same form for all subjects.
They
May
‘May’ expresses possibility. Like ‘can’, it has the same form for all persons and is always used with the base form of the verb. Here are some examples:
It
She
Should
'Should' shows obligation and duty and it has the same form for all persons and is always used with the base form of the verb.
You
Students
Question
To form questions using these modals, they move to the beginning of the sentence, and the subject and the base form of the main verb come after them. For example:
Negation
To make negative sentences using these modals, simply add ‘not’ after them and then add the main verb. Here are some examples:
I
I
You
Warning!
Modals
They do may come to the party.
I am can run very fast.
She does should sit down.
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