| modal | meaning | example |
|---|---|---|
| can / could | ability, permission, polite request | Could you help me? |
| must / have to | obligation (personal / external) | I have to work tomorrow. |
| mustn't / don't have to | forbidden / not necessary | You don't have to come. |
| should | advice | You should rest. |
| may / might | possibility | It might rain. |
After a modal: base verb without “to” and never -s: She can speak English.
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