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MODALS

Can, could, be able to something that is possible, is allowed or somebody


has the ability to do something
Could the past of can
possible actions
Was able to, managed to ability in a specific situation
Could have “done” something that it was possible, but it didn’t happen
Must something is certain
obligation
May, might something that is possible
possible actions in the future
May have “done”, might have “done” something that was possible
Might as well something that we should do because it’s the best
option or there is no alternative.
Have to, must it is necessary, i am obliged to
Mustn’t prohibition
Don’t have to, needn’t /don’t need to there is no need to do something, but you can do it
if you want
should to give an advice or an opinion
Had better to give an advice; if you don’t do something, there
will be a problem
Would when we imagine a situation
Can you? Could you? Would you? to request or offer something
to ask permission
to invite someone to do something

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