1. Zero English Course
Lecture 8: Modal Verbs

2. Modal Verbs
Can
Should
Could
Would
Will
May
Must
Might

3. Can Can I have a glass of water? I can speak Arabic.
Request
Ability
Chance
Possibility
Can I have a glass of water?
I can speak Arabic.
I have some free time, I can help her now.
Anyone can speak English.

4. Could Could I have something to drink?
I could run ten miles in my twenties.
You could stay at Burj Khalifah if you want.
Khalid could go to jail for stealing the money.
Request
Past Ability
Suggestion
Possibility

5. May May I have your pencil? You may leave me a comment before you go.
Lubna may get upset if you don’t give her a chocolate.
Request
Suggestion
Possibility

6. Might Suggestion Possibility
Conditional
Suggestion
Possibility
If I study well, I might get an A in the subject.
We might try another restaurant.
She might be at home. She might take it personal.

7. Must “have to” That must be Kholood. She said she will come early.
You must take some food with you.
“should”
You must get a visa before heading to there.
“have to”
Certainty
Strong reco
Necessity

8. Should I should be at work before 9:00 am.
Obligation
Recommendation
Expectation
I should be at work before 9:00 am.
You should eat healthy food.
He should be in Onaizah by now.

9. Will - Would If I was there, I would help. I will be there on time.
I said I would help.
If I am the king, I would not raise taxes. “conditional”.
I will be there on time.
I will help you.

10. Reading and Writing
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11. Any questions?
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