Modal Verbs

Can / Can’t
 Ability or inability
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Example:
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I can speak Spanish A b ility

 I can’t swim.
Inabili

ty
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May / Could
 Permission
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Example:
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 Could I open the window?

 May I have a drink?
Must / Have to
 Obligation

Example:
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 You must / have to clean your room.

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Should
 Recomendation

Example:
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 Youshould take these pills, you are going to

feel better.