10 examples of modals, Definition and Example Sentences Here are English Modals Table and Example Sentences 1. CAN Ability, doubt, astonishment, permission, Polite request Example Sentences; I can play the football. Can I go out tonight? 2. MAY Permission, if not prohibition, supposition with doubt Example Sentences; It may rain tomorrow. May I go to the bathroom? 3. MUST Obligation, firm necessity, logical conclusion, probability Example Sentences; He must be her brother. You must study today. 4. SHALL intention, supposition Example Sentences; You shall pay on Saturday. Shall I help you? 5. WILL Wish, desire, will, confidence, in the future Example Sentences; I will give you a gift. I have