Grammar Lesson:
Introduction to Modal Verbs

FORM

How do I use modal verbs?
What do they look like?


Now let's study modal verbs. Look at the list of modal verbs below. You probably know many of these.

Modal Verbs

can
could
may
might		 should
had better
must
will		 would
have to
have got to
ought to

Finding Modal Verbs

Read the following paragraph. Click on the MODAL verbs.

When you study, you should choose a quiet place. You could study at home or in the library. You might set a schedule, so you study at the same time every day. Forming a study group with other students may help you. You must learn effective study strategies if you want to succeed in college.

Review Main Verbs

Now read the paragraph again. This time, click on the MAIN verbs.

When you study, you should choose a quiet place. You could study at home or in the library. You might set a schedule, so you study at the same time every day. Forming a study group with other students may help you. You must learn effective study strategies if you want to succeed in college.

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