Modals of Ability – Created by 7ESL Modal Verbs Rules When using modal verbs, it’s important to follow certain rules to ensure your sentences are grammatically correct. One key rule is that the word “to” should not follow a modal verb. Here are some examples showing how different modal verbs are used: Will Promise: Don’t worry, I will ...
Unlike regular verbs, modals attach to the infinitive of another verb without the ‘to’—offering a specific tone or “mood” to the main verb in the sentence.
Modals are special verbs, such as can or must, which behave very irregularly in English. Englishpage.com's in-depth modal tutorial will help you learn what makes modal verbs special. Study the modal descriptions and complete the exercises to take another step towards English fluency.