Modal Verbs

Today's lesson is on modal verbs. Following a modal verb (can, could, will, would, may, might, must, should) is the main verb in the simple form. I think it's helpful to use the verbs "be" and "do" as the main verb when teaching beginning level student how to use modal verbs for the first time. I've also noticed that some of my intermediate level students don't consider "be" and "do" as main verbs because they are also used as helping verbs.

modal verb + be

A: Where will you be today?

B: I'll be at work.



modal verb + do


A: Can I do this work tomorrow?

B: Yes, but you must finish it by then.

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