📝 Created by: El Arby Ameur | 📅 August 2026 | 🌐 lesson.tn

📖 Estimated reading time: 10 minutes | Word count: ~1500 words

💬 Modal Verbs Examples: 100+ Sentences for Ability, Permission, Obligation

Level: A2-B1 | Total Examples: 100+

Grammar Modal Verbs modal verbs examples sentences

📌 CAN - Ability & Permission (25 examples)

1. I can speak three languages.
2. She can play the piano beautifully.
3. They can run a marathon.
4. He can solve complex math problems.
5. We can cook Italian food.
6. My grandmother can still knit.
7. Can you fix a computer?
8. She can't sing, but she can dance.
9. I can't believe what I saw!
10. He can remember everything.
11. Birds can fly.
12. Fish can swim.
13. Dogs can bark.
14. Humans can think.
15. Robots can work 24/7.
16. You can use my laptop.
17. Can I open the window?
18. Students can leave after the bell.
19. You can take a break now.
20. Can I ask you a question?
21. You can sit here.
22. Can we have more time?
23. You can't smoke here.
24. Can I borrow your pen?
25. You can call me anytime.

📌 COULD - Past Ability & Polite Requests (25 examples)

26. When I was young, I could run very fast.
27. She could read before she started school.
28. My grandfather could speak six languages.
29. They could swim across the lake.
30. I could play chess at age five.
31. She couldn't understand the lesson.
32. He could ride a bicycle at age four.
33. We could see the stars clearly.
34. Could you hear the music?
35. She couldn't believe her eyes.
36. I could climb that tree when I was young.
37. He could solve puzzles easily.
38. They could build their own furniture.
39. We could remember all the lyrics.
40. She could cook amazing meals.
41. Could you please pass the salt?
42. Could I borrow your pen?
43. Could you help me with this?
44. Could she join us?
45. Could we leave early today?
46. Could you tell me the time?
47. Could I speak to the manager?
48. Could you turn down the music?
49. Could we have a few more minutes?
50. Could you recommend a restaurant?

📌 MAY & MIGHT - Possibility (25 examples)

51. It may rain tomorrow.
52. It might snow later.
53. She may be late.
54. He might not come.
55. They may arrive soon.
56. We might go to the beach.
57. I may get a promotion.
58. She might change her mind.
59. The store may be closed.
60. There might be traffic.
61. He may call you later.
62. She might be sick.
63. They may need help.
64. We might take a taxi.
65. It may be expensive.
66. There might be a delay.
67. She may not agree.
68. He might forget.
69. They may cancel the event.
70. We might not have time.
71. May I come in?
72. May I use your phone?
73. May I speak to you?
74. May I have a moment?
75. May I ask you something?

📌 MUST, HAVE TO, SHOULD - Obligation & Advice (25 examples)

76. You must wear a seatbelt.
77. I must finish this report today.
78. You must see that movie!
79. Students must arrive on time.
80. You must not smoke here.
81. I must call my mother.
82. You must try this cake.
83. We must leave now.
84. You must be quiet in the library.
85. I must exercise more.
86. I have to wear a uniform at work.
87. You have to stop at red lights.
88. She has to take the bus to school.
89. They have to pay taxes.
90. We have to follow the rules.
91. He doesn't have to work on weekends.
92. Do I have to come?
93. She has to wake up early.
94. They have to register online.
95. You have to show your ID.
96. You should see a doctor.
97. You should exercise more.
98. She should apologize.
99. He should study harder.
100. You shouldn't eat so much sugar.
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