Modal verbs must-can-may-might;

Hi there, here is a chart explaining the usage of the modal verbs "must," "can," "may," and "might" in English, along with some exercises to demonstrate the differences:

Modal Verb	Usage in English	Examples
Must	Used to show obligation, necessity, or certainty	I must finish this report by Friday. (I am obligated to finish this report by Friday.)<br> You must be at the airport two hours before your flight. (It is necessary for you to be at the airport two hours before your flight.)
Can	Used to show ability or possibility	I can speak French fluently. (I have the ability to speak French fluently.)<br> She can't come to the party tonight. (It is not possible for her to come to the party tonight.)
May	Used to show possibility or permission	May I borrow your pen? (Is it possible for me to borrow your pen?)<br> You may leave early today. (You have permission to leave early today.)
Might	Used to show slight possibility or uncertainty	He might come to the meeting. (There is a slight possibility that he will come to the meeting.)<br> I might not have time tomorrow. (I am uncertain whether or not I will have time tomorrow.)

Exercises:

1. Use "must" to express obligation in these sentences:

   • You _______ finish your homework before you can watch TV. (are obligated to)
   • We _______ be on time for the meeting. (are obligated to)
   • They _______ wear a helmet when riding a bike. (are obligated to)

   Possible answers:

   • must
   • must
   • must

2. Use "can" or "can't" to show ability or inability in these sentences:

   • I _______ play the guitar very well. (am able to)
   • He _______ lift 100 pounds. (is able to)
   • She _______ speak Russian fluently. (is unable to)

   Possible answers:

   • can
   • can
   • can't

3. Use "may" to ask for permission or to show possibility in these sentences:

   • _______ I use your computer for a moment? (Is it possible for me to use your computer?)
   • You _______ get a promotion this year. (might be able to)
   • He _______ be late for the meeting. (might)

   Possible answers:

   • May
   • may
   • might