MODAL VERBS
USAGE
PHRASAL MODALS
100

MODAL VERBS THAT EXPRESSES POSSIBILITIES

CAN-COULD-MAY-MIGHT

100

I ________ talk to my boss if I don't want ot be fired.

HAD BETTER

100

Expression for THREAT or WARNING with consequence

HAD BETTER

200

Modal verb for expressing obligations

MUST

200

My dog has a broken leg. He ______ run for a long time.

IS NOT ABLE TO

CAN'T

200

Phrasal modal that expresses ABILITY

BE ABLE TO

300

MODALS THAT DON'T HAVE CONTRACTION IN NEGATIVE

MAY-MIGHT

300

The students ______ participate in the class just if they want.

have to/have got to

300

MODALS for expressing permisssion

BE ALLOWED-BE PERMITTED TO

400

Mentions 3 Modals for expressing formality

WOULD-MAY-MIGHT-COULD

400

The student had a problem with the teacher. He ______ get in.

IS NOT ALLOWED TO

IS NOT PERMITTED TO

400

Expression that can't be used in negative or questions

OUGHT TO

500

Mention the structure in an expression with MODAL VERBS

Subject + MODAL + verb + complem

500

I'm confused with the topic. Do you think _______ I ask the teacher again?

SHOULD

500

Auxiliary that marks the difference between HAVE TO & HAVE GOT TO

HAVE TO: DON'T-DOESN'T

HAVE GOT TO: HAVEN'T GOT TO