Modals
can | could | may | should | might | will | must | would |
Examples:
I attend class. | General declaration of fact. Attending class is something I normally do. |
I can attend class. | Expresses ability. I have the means (time and transportation) to attend. |
I might attend class. | Expresses possibility, but not certainty. Maybe I will attend; maybe I won't. |
I will attend class. | Expresses future intent. I resolve to do it at some later time. |
I should attend class . | Expresses mild obligation. It is required, and I expect to comply. |
I could attend class. | Expresses possibility. If I have nothing else to do, I might attend. |
I would attend class. | (In this case), expresses reservation. If I had the time (but I don't)… |
I must attend class. | Expresses strong obligation. I am required and have to comply. |