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Past modals tell what could have, would have, and should have happened. To form these past modals, use could, would, or should followed by have, followed by a past participle verb. Use have for all pronouns; never use has or had to form a past modal.
What modal verb is used for past ability?
We use the modal verbs can, could and be able to + verb infinitive to talk about ability. We use can when we speak about general ability in the present. We use could when we speak about general ability in the past. Tommy can swim.
What are the 12 modal verbs?
The modal verbs are: can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must, ought to, dare and need to.
What are the 13 modal verbs?
Modals are can, could, may, might, must, ought to, shall, should, will, would and need (need can also be a main verb).
