What modal verb is used to talk about abilities in the present?
CAN
What modal verb is used to talk about ability in the past?
COULD
What modal verbs are used to talk about possibility?
MAY and MIGHT (can and could are also possible)
What modal verbs are used to ask for permission?
MAY, CAN and COULD
What modal verbs are used to ask for a favor?
CAN and COULD
What modal verb is used to give advice?
SHOULD
Ask for permission to go and grab some coffee
May / Could / Can I go and grab some coffee
Ask a friend to lend you 1000$.
Can / Could you lend me 1000$?
Ask your teacher to repeat what they said.
Can / Could you please repeat (that)?
Ask your boss for permission to have a day off.
May / Can / Could I have a day off?
Your friend got a bad grade. Give them advice.
You should (study more).
Talk about what you think the weather will be like tomorrow.
Tomorrow it may (rain).
What may happen if you drink coffee before bed?
I may (have trouble sleeping).
Which country might win the world cup?
I think (Brazil) might win.
What is something that you CAN do, but you MAY NOT?
I can (drive), but I may not.
What more could you be doing to practice your English?
I could (watch movies in English).
