Modal verbs support other verbs in a sentence to indicate possibility or necessity. Learn about modal verbs with BBC KS3 Bitesize.

Like with most English words and expressions, they have their own grouping and are called ‘modal verbs’. Modal verb types Modal verbs are either single-word modals or phrasal modals.

Follow Speedy Pete's adventures and mishaps as he gets to grips with modal verbs. Suitable for teaching English Language at Key Stage 3 or Third Level.

The modal system in English is unique among verbs (lack of an -s ending, occurrence without to before an infinitive, tense forms without corresponding time reference), with individual modals-partly ...