Modal Verb for Dummies

Alright, so let's talk about modal verbs. They're like special little words that we use to show things like possibility, ability, permission, and obligation in a sentence. They kind of help to give more information about the main verb in a sentence. For example, words like "can," "could," "may," "might," "must," "shall," "should," "will," and "would" are all modal verbs.

So, when we use these words in a sentence, they can change the meaning of the sentence to show different things. For instance, if I say "I can swim," the modal verb "can" tells you that I have the ability to swim. Or if I say "You should eat your vegetables," the word "should" tells you that it's a good idea to eat your vegetables.

Modal verbs can also show different levels of certainty or possibility. Like saying "It might rain," tells you that there's a possibility of rain but it's not certain. Whereas saying "It will rain" shows a higher level of certainty.

Basically, modal verbs help us to express different ideas in our sentences and add more meaning to what we want to say. They're like the seasoning in a dish that adds extra flavor and makes it more interesting. And just like how different seasonings can change the taste of a dish, using different modal verbs can change the meaning of a sentence. Cool, right?