Verbs are words that express actions, events, or states of being. Modals are a type of verb that express degrees of necessity, obligation, ability, possibility, or permission.
Here are some additional details about verbs and modals:
Verb tense: Verbs can be in different tenses, such as present, past, or future. Tense indicates when the action or state of being took place.
Verb aspect: Verbs can also have different aspects, such as simple, progressive, or perfect. Aspect indicates the nature of the action or state of being, such as whether it is ongoing, completed, or repeated.
Verb voice: Verbs can also have different voices, such as active or passive. Voice indicates whether the subject is doing the action or receiving the action.
Modal verbs: Modals are a type of auxiliary verb that modify the meaning of the main verb. Examples of modals include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would. They are often used to express obligation, possibility, or ability.
Modal verb usage: Modals are typically followed by the base form of the main verb, and they do not take an "-s" in the third person singular. They can also be used to form questions and negatives. Here are some examples:
- Can you help me with this?
- I must go to the store.
- She should study more for the exam.
- They might be late for the meeting.
- Modals for probability: Modals can also be used to express degrees of probability or certainty. For example, might and could indicate lower probability
