35. Modal verbs
must, can, want
Duty
Obligation
I have to work.
""I must" = I have an obligation
Power
Possibility
I can come.
""I can" = I have the possibility
To want
Will
I want to learn.
""I want" = I desire
Conjugation in the present tense
| Subject | Duty | Power | To want |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | must | can | want |
| You | must | can | want |
| He/She | must | can | wanna |
| We | we must | we | want |
| YOU | must | can | want |
| They | must | can | want |
Mini-situation
Today, i have to to go to work. I can Finish early. Then, I want sleep.
Interactive exercise
Select the modal verbs:
In the following list, which are modal verbs?
Match each modal verb with its meaning:
I need to study
I can come
I want to learn
Complete the sentence with the appropriate modal verb:
_________ (obligation) to do my homework tonight.
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