Modals: Can & Must

Ability, Permission, & Obligation

Grammar Rule: No Changes!

Modals never change. No "s", "ing", or "ed".

Subject + Modal + Verb (base)

"He must go." (NOT: He musts go)

Can (Ability & Permission)

Ability: "I can swim."

Permission: "Can I help you?"

Negative: "I can't drive."

Must (Obligation)

Obligation: "You must wear a seatbelt."

Prohibition: "You mustn't shout."

Note: Mustn't means it is forbidden.

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