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What are the 10 examples of modal verbs?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

The main modal verbs are: can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must, ought to. Examples: (1) She can swim, (2) Could you help me?, (3) You may leave now, (4) It might rain, (5) I will call you, (6) He would always laugh, (7) Shall we begin?, (8) You should rest, (9) We must hurry, (10) You ought to apologize. Modal verbs express possibility, permission, obligation, ability, or probability.

General · Class 12