Every morning, I will drink coffee.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Modal Verbs
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Modal verbs for habits are special verbs in English (like 'will', 'would', and 'used to') that describe actions people do regularly, often, or in the past.
When to use it
Use these modal verbs to talk about things people do regularly (habits) in the present or things they did regularly in the past.
Key forms
- 'will' + base verb (for present/future habits)
- 'would' + base verb (for past habits)
- 'used to' + base verb (for past habits)
Examples
When I was a child, I would play outside every day.
She used to walk to school.
He will always forget his keys.
Tips
- Use 'will' for habits in the present, not just for the future.
- 'Would' and 'used to' are for past habits, but do not use them for things that happened only once.
- Do not use 'would' with stative verbs (like 'know', 'love').
Exceptions and edge cases
- 'Would' is not used for past states, only actions.
- 'Used to' is only for the past, not for the present.