B1 to C1 – Grammar Clinic – Modal Verbs in the Past

Today we will take a look at how to use modal verbs in the Past.

Do you know the difference among the following modal verbs?

Can / Could / Be able to / May / Might / Must / Have to / Don’t have to / Should / Ought to.

And how to use them in the Past?

The best way to learn modal verbs is by meaning and not translation!