Modal auxiliaries are used to express a wide variety of meanings in English. For example, they can be used to defend arguments and explain preferences.… Continue reading
Using modal auxiliaries
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Uses of need
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Need is used both as an auxiliary verb and as an ordinary verb. As an ordinary verb, need is used in the sense of require.… Continue reading
Uses of May and Might
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Permission May is used to express permission. May not is used to deny permission. May I come in, sir? Yes, you may. May I go… Continue reading
Uses of Can and Could
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Ability Can expresses ability. Cannot (can’t) shows inability. She can speak ten languages. I can’t cook. Can you speak Spanish? Sometimes can is used in… Continue reading
Uses of Would
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Indirect speech Would is the past tense of will in indirect speech. Direct speech: John said, ‘I will wait until you return.’ Indirect speech: John… Continue reading