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Simple Modals

Will	(in future tense)	I will be there.
	(in requests)	Will you do it for me?
Won't	(negative of will)	No, I won't.
Can	(to indicate ability)	I can do it.
	(in requests)	Can you help me?
	(informally to ask permission)	Can I use your phone?
Can't	(negative form of can)	No, you can't.
May	(to indicate possibility)	I may go to New York.
	(to ask permission)	May I help you?
Could	(to indicate past ability)	He could play cards well.
	(to indicate possibility)	I could give you a ride.
	(in requests)	Could you open the door please?
	(to ask permission)	Could I use your restroom?
Couldn't	(negative past tense)	I couldn't help it.
Should	(to express obligation)	I should go to the wedding.
	(to conjecture)	He should be in Miami by now.
Shouldn't	(negative suggestions)	You shouldn't do that.

See also: Grammar: Basic Modals