Modal Verbs

noun a toilet

verb to be able to, have the ability to

• One can achieve success through hard work and dedication.
• You can totally count on me to help you with your project.
• I can't believe how awesome that concert was!
• A smile can light up a room just like the sun lights up the sky.

noun a person's belongings or possessions

verb to possess or own something

• I have completed the report and submitted it to the manager.
• I have finished my homework, so now I can relax.
• I have aced that test, no doubt about it.
• I have a lot on my plate right now, so I need to prioritize my tasks.

noun an act of letting someone do something

verb to allow or permit someone to do something

• Please let me know if you require any further assistance.
• Let me know if you need any more help, okay?
• Just let me know if you need anything else, cool?
• Let your imagination run wild and see where it takes you.

noun a possibility or probability

verb used to indicate a possibility or permission

• Based on the current data, it is possible that the new marketing strategy might increase sales by 10%.
• I heard that Sarah might be coming to the party tonight.
• I might hit up that new burger joint for lunch, it looks bomb.
• Sometimes the path to success might be filled with obstacles, but perseverance will lead you to your goal.

noun a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The use of a double modal in English is considered non-standard by many grammarians.
• I might could help you out with that if you need a double modal in your sentence.
• I ain't gonna do that, no way no how - that's a double modal!
• Using a double modal is like adding an extra layer of uncertainty to your sentence.