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CAN, COULD, MAY AND MIGHT Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs. They need an infinitive to have a meaning. Subject + modal verb + infinitive: Ex; You can ask me questions whenever you want.
Can  is used to show  ability  or  possibility , to  ask for something  and to  ask or give permission . (always in present tenses) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“  Pope’s   special   ability ”
Could  is used to show a  past ability , to  make a polite request or suggestion  and to  show possibility .  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Conditional, possibility
May  is used to show  probability  or  make a polite request. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Might  is used to show  probability or to make a very polite request. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Possibility and probability   ++++very possible; +quite impossible ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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