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Elementary 1 - Modal & Action Verbs

Here you will learn some English modal and action verbs, such as "must", "keep", and "enter", prepared for elementary level students.

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Elementary 1
may
may
[Verb]

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

Ex: It may rain later this afternoon, so don't forget your umbrella. 
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must
must
[Verb]

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

Ex: Students must submit their applications before the deadline. 
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could
could
[Verb]

used to ask if one can do something

Ex: Could you please pass me the salt? 
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might
might
[Verb]

used to express a possibility

Ex: It might rain later this evening. 
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used to
used to
[Verb]

used to say that something happened frequently or constantly in the past but not anymore

Ex: I used to play soccer every weekend when I was younger. 
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to check
to check
[Verb]

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

Ex: I'll check the weather forecast to see if it's going to rain tomorrow. 
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to keep
to keep
[Verb]

to have or continue to have something

Ex: Do you need this document back, or can I keep it for my records? 
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to enter
to enter
[Verb]

to come or go into a place

Ex: She enters the room with a smile on her face. 
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to return
to return
[Verb]

to go or come back to a person or place

Ex: After a long vacation, it's time to return home. 
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have to
have to
[Verb]

used to indicate an obligation or to emphasize the necessity of something happening

Ex: I have to finish this report by the end of the day. 
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take care
take care
[interjection]

used when saying goodbye to someone, especially family and friends

Ex: I'll see you later. Take care! 
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to rise
to rise
[Verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: The hot air balloon rose gracefully into the sky. 
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to smell
to smell
[Verb]

to release a particular scent

Ex: The flowers in the garden smell especially fragrant in the morning. 
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