Modal verbs include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.
Form
- subject + modal verb + infinitive
Positive
| Subject | Modal Verb | Infinitive |
|---|---|---|
| I | should | go. |
| You | ||
| He | ||
| She | ||
| It | ||
| We | ||
| They |
Negative
| Subject | Modal Verb | Infinitive |
|---|---|---|
| I | should not / shouldn't | go. |
| You | ||
| He | ||
| She | ||
| It | ||
| We | ||
| They |
Question
Positive
| Subject | Modal Verb | Infinitive |
|---|---|---|
| Should | I | go? |
| You | ||
| He | ||
| She | ||
| It | ||
| We | ||
| They |
We never add endings to modal verbs like -ed, -ing, or -s.
- He should eat. - Good
- He shoulded eat. - Bad
- He shoulding eat. - Bad
- He shoulds eat. - Bad
Use
Modal verbs are special verbs that give more information about an action. In this unit, we will review modal verbs must and should. We use must and should for obligation and advice.
Must: Advice
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