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Modal verbs in English (modal verbs or simply modals) are a type of auxiliary verbs that serve to express the probability, possibility, capacity or need for something to happen or be done. Regarding these functions, we can divide the modal verbs into verbs that express capacity, permission, probability and certainty, and obligation.
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The verb can, indicates the ability to do something or the possibility of something happening. It translates into Spanish as power. We use it in the present time. To indicate that something can not be done or is not possible to happen, the negative form can not be used.
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The verb may also translates as power. It serves to indicate the possibility that something is added to the future. It is also used in the present time, to give permissions or instructions. In the interrogative form it is a more formal way to ask permission permission than the verbs could or can.
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These two verbal forms of the verb to be, are used to form the future tense. Will is most used in North America and shall be in the United Kingdom. In addition to the verbal time function, as manners mean a determination to do it or to do something. In the interrogative form they serve to request instructions, information or to propose options.
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Both mean duty, in the sense of something that should be done, although not necessarily done; They also indicate a suggestion or recommendation. Ought to is most used in British English; In addition, in American English it is not used in interrogative forms.
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Both indicate duty, something you have or should do. It also indicates something that is very likely. In the interrogative form it is used in rhetorical or sarcastic questions
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It serves to express a preference or desire. It is also used in conditional sentences (It could be that ...)
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