Modal Auxiliary Verbs Detailed Notes, British Grammar Reference, and Worked Examples Reference Notes — Traditional British Grammar (Wren & Martin, Nesfield) and Cambridge Grammar of the English Language On this page What Are Modal Verbs? Grammatical Properties of Modals Why Modals Confuse Learners Each Modal — Meaning and Examples The Classical Shall/Will Rule Semi-Modals (Marginal Modals) 4-Step Strategy for Exam Accuracy Practice Sentences with Explanation Quick Revision Checklist 1. What Are Modal Verbs? Modals (also called modal auxiliary verbs) are special helping verbs that express: ability possibility permission obligation necessity habits requests suggestions deductions probability advice Intention, etc. List of Modals: can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, ought to, need, dare, used to Modal verbs (also called modal auxiliaries ) are a closed class of helping verbs that ...