👋 Welcome to Modal City
Modal verbs are special "helper" verbs. They don't describe an action like "run" or "eat". Instead, they add mood to the action. They tell us about possibility 🎲, ability 💪, permission 🚦, or obligation 👮♀️.
The Golden Rules 🌟
- No 'S': Never add an 's' (He can, not He cans).
- No 'To': Usually followed by the base verb (She must go, not must to go).
- No 'Do': Questions flip the order (Can you? not Do you can?).
📊 Analyzing Nuance
Choosing the right modal verb is often about how sure you are or how polite you want to be. We've visualized these abstract feelings into data so you can compare them.
🤔 The "How Sure Am I?" Scale
Estimated probability when using these words for deduction.
👮♀️ The Force of Obligation
How strong is the command or advice?
⏳ The Tense Transformer
Modals change shape when we talk about the past. Toggle the switch to see the transformation.
🏋️ Modal Workout
Test your intuition. Read the situation and choose the best modal verb.
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