Modal Verbs en Inglés: Uso de can, should, must, may, might, will, would y could con Ejemplos

Modal Verbs

• can - poder
• should - deber
• must - tener que / obligación
• might - podría
• may - permiso
• will - futuro
• would - gustaría
• could - podría

Oraciones

should

1. You should study for the exam tonight.
2. We should help our neighbors when they need us.

will

1. I will call you after work.
2. They will travel to Spain next summer.

would

1. I would like a cup of coffee.
2. She would help you if she had time.

must

1. You must wear a seat belt.
2. We must finish the project today.

can

1. She can speak three languages.
2. I can swim very well.

could

1. He could run very fast when he was young.
2. Could you open the window, please?

might

1. It might rain this afternoon.
2. We might go to the beach this weekend.

may

1. You may leave the classroom now.
2. She may arrive late because of traffic.

Oraciones con may

1. I may go home early.
2. She may be late.
3. We may watch a movie.
4. He may call you.
5. They may come tomorrow.

Choose the Correct Option

1. There is somebody in the living room. It (must / should) be the cat. ✅ must
2. There is somebody at the door. It (may / must) be the mailman. ✅ may
3. The lights are on. They (must / could) be home. ✅ must
4. You look tired. You (should / can) get some rest. ✅ should
5. It is very dark outside. It (might / must) rain soon. ✅ might
6. She plays the piano very well. She (can / must) play every day. ✅ can
7. (Could / Must) you open the window, please? ✅ Could
8. You have an exam tomorrow. You (should / may) study tonight. ✅ should

Oraciones con will

• I will call you later.
• She will come tomorrow.
• We will study tonight.
• They will win the game.
• He will help his friend.

Use will or would in the following sentences

1. Would you like anything to drink?
2. I will have a lemonade, thank you.
3. I would like a cup of coffee, please.
4. What would you like to eat?
5. Would you like to order something else?
6. I will help you with your homework.
7. She would like to visit Paris.
8. We will arrive at 8:00 p.m.
9. He would buy that car if he had enough money.
10. They will finish the project tomorrow.
11. Would you like some water?
12. I would help you if I had more time.