Modal Auxiliaries Part-3

Modal Auxiliaries

In this blog as well, we will continue the same topic.

So let's start.

1) Must

The modal "must" is used to show probability or make a logical assumption. It is also used to show necessity or prohibition.

Example:

1) To show probability or make a logical assumption

a) Janice must be out this evening. She is not answering the call. (Present tense)

b) Janice must have been out last evening. She was not answering the call. (Past tense)

2) To show the necessity

a) I must call my parent tonight. (Present tense)

3) To show prohibition

a) You must not talk on the phone while driving. (Past tense)

Now let's have a look at the modal.

2) Have/Has to

The modal "have/has to" is used to show necessity or the lack of necessity. It is also used to indicate the future time.

Example:

1) To show the necessity

a) Mike has to make up for the class he missed. (Present tense)

b) Mike had to make up for the class he missed. (Past tense)

2) To show lack of necessity

a) I am glad that I do not have to cook tonight. (Present tense)

b) I did not have to cook last night. (Past tense)

3) To indicate future time

a) He will leave for the plane at 7 a.m. (Present tense)

Now let's have a look at the next modal.

3) Will

The modal "will" is used to show a promise or to show willingness. Also, used to state a general truth or to ask a polite question.

Example:

1) To make a promise or to show willingness

a) The federal government will provide assistance to hurricane victims. (Present tense)

2) To state a general truth

a) The new car they have developed will run on either gasoline or ethanol. (Present tense)

3) To ask a polite question

a) Will you help me with these boxes? (Present tense)

b) Would you help me with these boxes? (Present tense)

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