Modals expressing present and future criticism
To show disapproval, the auxiliariesA helping verb used with main verbs to express mood, voice and tense. E.g.: I can't stand when I am disturbed. ("can", "am") can, could, might and should/shouldn't are used.
You can be really annoying, you know!
You shouldn't be sitting here just doing nothing!
You might be more polite!
George could really help you!
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