Modals

Front

What are modals?

Back

Modals are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

Front

Which modal is used to express advice?

Back

Should is commonly used to express advice.

Front

What modal is used to express ability in the past?

Back

Could is used to express ability in the past.

Front

What modal indicates a weak possibility?

Back

Might indicates a weak possibility.

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What modal is used to express necessity?

Back

Must is used to express necessity.

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Which modal is NOT used to express advice?

Back

Could is NOT used to express advice.

Front

Fill in the blank: You _____________ lose any more weight. You are already slim. (Necessity)

Back

Needn't.

Front

Fill in the blank: What ____ I bring?

Back

Should.

Front

What modal is used to express permission?

Back

May is used to express permission.

Front

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

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'May' suggests a higher probability than 'might', which indicates a lower probability.