Modal Verbs with meaning and examples

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In this post of learning English, we review the most important Modal Verbs with meaning and examples.

Modal verbs are used to express possibility, Advice and Obligation.

List of Modal Verbs with meaning and examples:
Can(Abality): I can speak English. Could(Past Ability): I could ride a bicycle.
May(possibility): It may snow tomorrow.
Might(Low Possibility): It might be expensive.
Shall(Suggestion): Shall we go for a walk?
Will(Future): I will call you later. Should(Advice): You should study regularly.
Would(Polite Request): Would you mind helping me?
Must(Strong Obligation):You must submit your assignment. Ought to(Moral Obligation): You ought to be honest.
Will(Offer) I’ll lend you my book. Could(Request): Could you please open the window?
Need to(Necessity): You need to study hard.
Dare(Courage): Do you dare to speak in a public.
Used to(Past Habit): He used to play cricket.
Have to(Obligation): I have to go to school.
Had better(Advice) you had better wear a coat.
Be to(Plan, Arrangement): we are to start at 9 o’clock.