Understanding and Using Modal Verbs

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Modal Verbs

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⭐ FICHE DE RÉVISION : LES MODAUX (avec traductions) (CAN / COULD / MAY / MIGHT / MUST / SHOULD / WOULD / OUGHT TO) 🔵 1. CAN ✔ Usage Capacité Permission informelle Possibilité générale ✔ Exemples ✓ I can swim. → Je sais nager. ✓ She can drive. → Elle sait conduire. ✓ Can I go now? → Je peux y aller maintenant ? ❌ Erreur typique 🚫 I can to swim → 👉 NE JAMAIS mettre “to” après un modal. 🟣 2. COULD ✔ Usage Capacité dans le passé Possibilité Politesse ✔ Exemples ✓ I could swim when...

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that modify the meaning of the main verb. They provide additional information about ability, permission, possibility, advice, or obligation. Key rules include that modal verbs are always followed by a base form of the verb (without 'to'), and they never change shape (no '-s', '-ed', or '-ing' forms). Common modals include 'can' and 'could' for ability and permission, 'may' and 'might' for possibility, and 'must', 'should', and 'would' for obligation or advice. It is important to avoid common errors such as adding 'to' after modals or using past tense verbs. Understanding and practicing the use of modals is essential for mastering English communication. The document provides examples and exercises in both English and French to reinforce understanding of these verbs.