Modal Auxiliary Verbs

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What are modal auxiliary verbs?

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Modal auxiliary verbs are verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. They are used alongside main verbs to convey these meanings.

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List the primary modal auxiliary verbs in English.

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The primary modal auxiliary verbs in English are: can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.

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What does the modal verb 'should' indicate?

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The modal verb 'should' indicates obligation or recommendation.

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What does the modal verb 'may' indicate?

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The modal verb 'may' indicates permission or possibility.

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What does the modal verb 'might' indicate?

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The modal verb 'might' indicates a lower possibility than 'may'.

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What does the modal verb 'must' indicate?

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The modal verb 'must' indicates necessity or strong obligation.

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How is 'can' used in a sentence?

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'Can' is used to express ability or possibility, as in 'I can swim'.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'could' to express a past ability.

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An example is: 'When I was younger, I could run fast.'

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What is the difference between 'shall' and 'will'?

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'Shall' is often used for formal or legal obligations, while 'will' is used for future intentions or predictions.

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How do modal verbs affect the main verb in a sentence?

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Modal verbs are followed by the base form of the main verb, without 'to', as in 'She can dance'.