English Grammar Lessons
Simple Modals Quiz
English With Simo
| Modal | Meaning | Function | Example |
| Can | أستطيع | Ability | My brother is very intelligent. He can speak five languages. |
| Could | كنت أستطيع | Past ability | When I was 10 years old, I could play the piano very well, but now I can't |
| May | ربما | Possibility | I am not so sure, but if I have some time, I may see you next week. |
| Might | من المحتمل أن | Probability | The sky is so cloudy this morning, it might rain this afternoon. |
| Must | من اللازم أن | Obligation | When you see the red light, you must stop your car and wait for the green light |
| Must | من المؤكد أن | Certainty | This man is always smiling. He must be an optimistic person. |
| Have to | من الضروري أن | Necessity | You have to come to the meeting. It's very important. |
| Need to | من الضروري أن | Necessity | We don't have any food in the fridge. We need to go shopping in the afternoon. |
| Needn't | ليس من الضروري أن | Lack of Necessity | You are fine now. You needn't go to the hospital. |
| Should | ينبغي أن | Advice | You are very sick. You should go visit a doctor. |
| Ought to | ينبغي أن | Advice | Students ought to revise their lessons because they have exams. |
| can't | لا يمكن أن | Prohibition | People can't kiss in public places in our country |
| mustn't | لا يمكن أن | Prohibition | People mustn't throw waste in the streets. |
| had to | كان لابد أن | Past obligation | I didn't finish my work on time. That's why I had to stay up late yesterday. |
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