Generally, a modal verb is an auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or possibility. English modals include must, shall, will, should, would, can, could, may, and might. It covers situations like likelihood, ability, permission, request, capacity, suggestion, order, obligation, necessity, possibility, or advice.  Exception Some modals are used to make requests and offers. subject + modal + verbmodal + subject + verb?” Examples My son would like a salad.We would like to have fried chicken.Would you like a glass of red