Modals Chart - GrammarBank v2
Modals Chart - GrammarBank v2
Modals Chart - GrammarBank v2
be
We are supposed to We were supposed to
supposed expectation
meet them here. meet here.
to
advisability
I ought to study tonight. I ought to have studied
last night.
ought to
She ought to be at She ought to have done
80% certainty
school well on the test.
COULD / WAS ABLE When I was a kid, I could run for hours.
Past Ability
TO could vs was were able to
WAS ALLOWED /
Past Permission I wasn't allowed to go out at nights.
PERMITTED TO
A Choice / Not required DON'T HAVE TO I don't have to wear a suit to work.
Possibility / Uncertainty
It might / may rain this evening.
about the future MAY / MIGHT
May be it will rain this evening.
*adverb MAYBE
Polite request WOULD / COULD Would you open the door, please?