Verbs — Intermediate

Master modal verbs, conditionals, and finite vs. non-finite verbs.

March 1, 2026

Modal Verbs

Modal verbs express ability, permission, obligation, possibility, and advice. Learn how to use can, could, should, must, may, might, will, and would.

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Conditionals: Zero, First, and Second
Learn the zero, first, and second conditionals — how to talk about general truths, real future possibilities, and unreal hypothetical situations.

Finite vs Non-Finite Verbs
Finite verbs show tense, person, and number. Non-finite verbs (infinitives, gerunds, participles) do not change for tense or person. Learn to identify the difference.