29 Modal Auxiliaries

Front

What is a modal auxiliary?

Back

A modal auxiliary is a type of verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, may, must, shall, and would.

Front

List three examples of modal auxiliaries that express ability.

Back

Can, could, and may.

Front

What modal auxiliary is used to express a strong obligation?

Back

Must.

Front

Which modal auxiliary indicates a future intention?

Back

Shall.

Front

What is the difference between 'can' and 'may'?

Back

'Can' is used to express ability, while 'may' is used to express permission.

Front

Provide an example sentence using 'could' as a modal auxiliary.

Back

I could swim when I was younger.

Front

What modal auxiliary would you use to express a polite request?

Back

Would.

Front

Identify the modal auxiliary in the sentence: 'You might want to check that out.'

Back

Might.

Front

What is the function of the modal auxiliary 'should'?

Back

'Should' is used to give advice or recommendations.

Front

How does the modal auxiliary 'would' differ from 'will'?

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'Would' is often used for hypothetical situations or polite requests, while 'will' indicates a definite future action.