Unit 7 - Grammar 4ESO

Modal verbs

Possibility:     may /might      -          I may go to the doctor later, I have a strong stomachache.

Permission:   may                      -          May I go to the bathroom?

To express ability and possibility:

                                          -            I was able to arrive on time

                                          -            I will be able to arrive on time.

Remember: can = be able to because they both express ability and possibility.