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Name a core English modal verb in Cambridge’s grammar list.

The nine core modals. Cambridge lists dare, need, ought to and used to separately as semi-modals.

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ShallShall is included in Cambridge’s core-modal list.Shortest accepted input: Shall · 5 characters
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MightMight is a core modal often used for possibility.Shortest accepted input: Might · 5 characters
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MustMust is a core modal, used for obligation or strong deduction.Shortest accepted input: Must · 4 characters
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WouldWould is a core modal, used in hypothetical and other constructions.Shortest accepted input: Would · 5 characters
55 points
MayMay is a core modal, used for permission or possibility.Shortest accepted input: May · 3 characters
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ShouldShould is a core modal, often used for advice or expectation.Shortest accepted input: Should · 6 characters
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CouldCould is a core modal, used for meanings including possibility.Shortest accepted input: Could · 5 characters
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WillWill is a core modal, used for prediction and willingness.Shortest accepted input: Will · 4 characters
35 points
CanCan is a core modal, commonly used for ability or permission.Shortest accepted input: Can · 3 characters
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Source: Cambridge English Grammar Today · Modal verbs ↗

Reference version: 2026-10-21. See our answer policy for how we handle aliases and omissions.

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