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2.1.2 Modals of Possibility

When talking about the present, modal
verbs of probability express a guess or

suggestion.

Some examples of common present modal

1. Can’t + infinite

2. Can

3. Could
You can construct past modal
4. May
verbs by adding “have” and a
5. Might
past participle to the modal
6. Must
verb.
7. Will

8. Won’t

9. Should

For example:

1. You could’ve been pun-
ished.

2. She couldn’t have missed

the bus

3. He might have been late

to school

Always keep in mind that present
modal verbs of possibility are often
constructed with “be” following

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