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Lesson 8 Modal Verbs + V (I)

In this lesson, you will learn about modal verbs: May, Might, Can, Could, Will, Would, Shall, Should and Must. Learners get confused when they see ‘be’ after modal verbs, i.e. May be or Will be. They are unable to guess the right form of verb after that. Similarly, when they see ‘have’ after modal verbs, the situation gets more complicated. For instance, may have or should have. In the coming lectures, I would through some light on all the possible structures related to modal verbs.

 

MayMay beMay haveMay have been
MightMight beMight haveMight have been
CanCan beCan have*Can have been*
CouldCould beCould haveCould have been
WillWill beWill haveWill have been
WouldWould beWould haveWould have been
ShallShall beShall haveShall have been
ShouldShould beShould haveShould have been
MustMust beMust haveMust have been

Modal Verbs + 1st Form (V)

  1. I may help my brother. Mai shayed apney bhai ki madad krun
  2. I might help my brother. Mai shayed apne bhai ki madad krta
  3. I can help my brother. Mai apney bhai ki madad kr skta hun
  4. I could help my brother. Mai apney bhai ki madad kr skta tha
  5. I will help my brother. Mai apney bhai ki madad krun ga
  6. I shall help my brother. Mai apney bhai ki madad krun ga
  7. I would help my brother. Mai apney bhai ki madad krun ga
  8. I should help my brother. Mujey apney bhai ki madad krni chahiye
  9. I must help my brother. Mai zrur apney bhai ki madad krun

Explanation

Don’t worry about the similarities in the structures, all modal verbs are used in different situations. We will learn about the conditions in the next lectures. Here, you need to understand ‘may and might’ are used to take permission and show possibility as well. ‘Can and could’ are also used for permission and show possibility. ‘Will, would and shall’ all are used to talk about future. Should is used to ask for suggestions or offer some recommendations. ‘Must’ is used to put stress on action.