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: MODALS, , 1., , e mood or attitude of the speaje, z, i, , yress th, i might, must, need, dare, ought to ty, , Modals are the auxiliary verbs which ex, are : shall, should, will, would, can, could, may,, , Special features of modals : rae, 1. They express ability, possibility, permission, power, request an willingness, a, , 2. They ate followed by the first form o!, 3. The number or gender of the person does no, , 4. They do not have “ing” form., Modals used to seek or give permission :, May, can, could, will :, 1. Meghna : May I come in, madam ?, Teacher : Yes, come in., 2. Mr. Das : Can you lend me some money ?, Prabhakar : Why not ? You can have any amount upto = 10,000., 3. Mansi : Could I use your lap-top ?, Prabha : Yes, with pleasure., 4, Father : Will you come with me to the dentist ?, Son : Yes, I will., Detailed information about the use of modals :, , A. Should, , f the verb., t affect them., , Should is used :, (i) To denote duty or obligation; as,, , We should obey our elders., She should control her temper., (ii) To denote a condition, supposition, possibility, etc.; as,, If it should rain, we shall have a holiday., If he should come, ask him to wait., , (iii) To indicate a concession; as,, We will not believe it though an angel should come from heaven and say, , (iv) When giving and asking advice ; as,, , You should not play with fire., You should forgive those who hurt you.