Modals Notes

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Class 9 English Modals (CBSE) gives concise notes and clear examples that show use, negatives, questions and modal-perfect forms so you can revise quickly. Main sub-topics: list of modals (can, could, may, might, must, should, ought to, will, would), modal + base verb (verb (क्रिया)), negatives and question formation, modal + have + past participle, modals in conditionals, polite requests and obligation. This page suits students searching for Class 9 English Modals notes, important questions, MCQ and question answer practice; useful for school grammar exams, chapter tests and mock tests prep.

Key points you will learn

Class 9 English Modals — can, could, may, might, must, should, ought to, will, would
modal + base verb (no 'to'): can go, should see; no -s in third person
Negatives: place not after modal — cannot/can't, should not/shouldn't, may not
Questions: invert modal and subject — Can you...? Should we...?, use modal before subject
Modal perfect: modal + have + past participle for past possibility or criticism — could have done, should have told
Conditionals and politeness: would/could for unreal results and polite requests
Must vs should/ought to: must = strong obligation; should/ought to = advice; past obligation uses had to

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What is a modal verb?

Modal verbs are auxiliary words that express ability, permission, obligation, advice, possibility or polite requests and always combine with the base form of the main verb (क्रिया). Examples: can, may, must, should; they don’t take -s in third person.

Difference between may and might?

May usually shows present or future possibility and formal permission, while might is less certain or used for hypothetical/past possibilities; exams test choice by degree of probability and formality.

How to form negatives and questions with modals?

For negatives put not after the modal (cannot, should not, may not); for questions invert modal and subject: Can you come? Would he go? Use contractions like can't or shouldn't in informal writing.

When to use would and could in conditionals?

Use would in the main clause for unreal or hypothetical results and could for ability or polite possibility; e.g., If I were you, I would apologise, and I could help if I had time.

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