Modal Verbs

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"Should," "must," and "might" are modal verbs in English, each expressing different degrees of obligation, possibility, or advice. "Should" is used for advice, recommendations, or probability. "Must" expresses strong obligation or certainty. "Might" indicates possibility, especially a weaker or less certain one.

Should:

Advice/Recommendation: "You should see a doctor if you're not feeling well."

Probability: "The train should be here soon."

Obligation (less strong than "must"): "I should call my mother more often."

Must:

Strong Obligation: "You must wear a seatbelt when driving."

Certainty: "That must be John at the door, he has the same shoes."

Deduction: "Given the evidence, the suspect must have been at the scene."

Might:

Possibility: "It might rain later."

Less Certainty: "I might go to the party, but I'm not sure yet."

Hypothetical Situations: "If I had more time, I might travel the world."

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