intermediateVerbs6 min
Modal verbs: can, should, must
Modals are followed by the base verb, never 'to' or -s: You should rest.
In your language
can, should, must പോലുള്ള വാക്കുകൾക്ക് ശേഷം 'to' ഇല്ലാതെ ക്രിയയുടെ അടിസ്ഥാന രൂപം: You should rest.
Meanings
can = ability/permission · should = advice · must = strong need · may/might = possibility.
- I can speak Hindi.
- You should drink water.
- We must leave now.
Polite requests
Could you…? Would you…? May I…?
- Could you repeat that, please?
- May I come in?
Common mistakes
You should to rest.
You should rest.
She can speaks English.
She can speak English.
Quick quiz
1. You ___ see a doctor.
2. He can ___ very fast.