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MODAL VERBS
CAN
CAN’T
BE ABLE TO
For general abilityin the present or future
Example:
Helen is able to speak two foreign languages
COULD
COULDN’T
BE ABLE TO
For abilityin the past
Example:
Helen couldn't swim when she was 5, but nowShe can do it.
NEED TO
HAVE (GOT) TO
MUST
MUSTN’T
For something thatis necessary orimportant.
Example:
Helen mustn’t smoke. You have to pay attention.You have to study. You must be quiet.
DON’T HAVE TO
NEEDN’T
DON’T NEED TO
For something thatis NOT necessaryor important.
Example:
Helen doesn’t have to get up early because she ison vacations.