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can please explain me about modals with examples.

Averbthat combines with another verb to indicatemoodortense. A modal (also known as amodal auxiliary) expresses necessity, uncertainty, ability, or permission.

Most linguists agree that there are 10 core or central modals in English:can, could, may, might, must, ought, shall, should, will, andwould. Other verbs--includingneed,had betterandinvariantbe--may also function as modals (or semi-modals).

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UseExamplesability to do sth. in the present (substitute form: to be able to)IcanspeakEnglish.permission to do sth. in the present (substitute form: to be allowed to)CanIgoto the cinema?requestCanyouwaita moment, please?offerIcanlendyou my car till tomorrow.suggestionCanwevisitGrandma at the weekend?possibilityItcangetvery hot in Arizona.
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MODALS EXPRESS THE MOOD OF A SENTENCE.
FOR EXAMPLE "MAY".
''MAY'' IS USED TO EXPRESS POSSIBILITIES.
EG:1. It may rain.
       2.He may pass.
       3.He may argue.
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