Modals

Modals are a type of auxiliary verb. They are used with the main verb to express possibility or necessity.

There are a number of modals, which express different levels of possibility or necessity:

• shall
• should
• can
• could
• may
• might
• will
• would
• must

Using Shall

We can use shall to make suggestions, talk about the future, express certainty, and issue commands.

Learn more about using shall.

Using Should

We can use should to make recommendations and give advice, express obligation, and express expectation.

Learn more about using should.