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Modal Verb Basics - Explanation

Modal verbs can be confusing for many students. This quick guide and follow-up quizzes will help you understand the basics of modal verbs. After studying the following chart, try these challenging modal verb quizzes listed at the bottom of this page.
  • Could do something -> It's possible for someone to do something.
  • Must do something -> It's absolutely necessary for someone to do something.
  • Need to do something -> It's important to do something.


  • Have to do something -> It's absolutely necessary for someone to do something and someone else requires it.
  • Mustn't do something -> It's forbidden for someone to do something.
  • Couldn't do something -> Someone is unable to do something.
  • Don't have to do something -> It isn't necessary for someone to do something.
  • Shouldn't do something -> It isn't a good idea for someone to do something.
  • Should do something -> It's a good idea for someone to do something.
  • Might do something -> It's a possibility that someone might do something.

Now, try the quizzes:

Modal Verb Review Quiz 1
Modal Verb Review Quiz 2
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