Modals: Obligation and Advice

Front

What is a modal verb?

Back

A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'need to' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Need to' indicates a necessity or obligation to perform an action.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'have to' imply in terms of obligation?

Back

'Have to' implies a strong obligation or requirement to do something, often due to external circumstances.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'don't need to' suggest about an action?

Back

'Don't need to' suggests that there is no obligation to perform the action; it is optional.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'needn't' mean in terms of obligation?

Back

'Needn't' indicates that there is no necessity to perform the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the meaning of 'shouldn't'?

Back

'Shouldn't' suggests that an action is not advisable or recommended.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

How do modals express advice?

Back

Modals like 'should' and 'ought to' are used to give advice or recommendations.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the difference between 'must' and 'have to'?

Back

'Must' is often used for personal obligation, while 'have to' is used for external obligations.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Can modals express possibility? Give an example.

Back

Yes, modals like 'might' and 'could' express possibility. For example, 'It might rain tomorrow.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the function of 'may' in a sentence?

Back

'May' is used to express permission or a possibility.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B