In this article, we will show 10 examples of modals that are very frequently used. Also available to download in PDF.
What are modal verbs?
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that determine the meaning of the main verb that follows the modal verb. They usually express obligation, necessity, ability, possibility, command, prohibition, etc. The basic modal verbs include must, can, should, can’t, mustn’t, needn’t, shouldn’t, etc.
See 10 examples of sentences using modal verbs.
10 examples of modals
- Can you help me with my homework?
- Could I speak to Mary?
- We must have been crazy!
- Will you lend me your camera?
- If I were you, I would say sorry.
- You must wash your hands before cooking.
- May I leave early today?
- Shall I help you?
- I need to talk to her.
- I have to wait.
We have also prepared a separate set of modal auxiliary verb examples