Modals

Front

What are modals in English grammar?

Back

Modals are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.

Front

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

Back

'Should' is used to indicate obligation, recommendation, or advice. For example, 'You should study for the exam.'

Front

What does 'must not' imply in a sentence?

Back

'Must not' indicates prohibition or something that is not allowed. For example, 'You must not smoke in the hospital.'

Front

How is 'could' used in a sentence?

Back

'Could' is used to express past ability or to make polite requests. For example, 'I could swim when I was younger.'

Front

What is the difference between 'should' and 'must'?

Back

'Should' suggests a recommendation, while 'must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'may'.

Back

'May' is used to express possibility or permission. For example, 'You may leave early if you finish your work.'

Front

What does 'need to' express in a sentence?

Back

'Need to' expresses necessity or requirement. For example, 'You need to complete your homework before going out.'

Front

How do modals affect the meaning of a sentence?

Back

Modals modify the main verb to express different degrees of certainty, ability, permission, or obligation, thus changing the overall meaning of the sentence.

Front

What is the role of 'might' in expressing possibility?

Back

'Might' is used to indicate a lower degree of possibility compared to 'may'. For example, 'It might rain later.'

Front

What is an example of a sentence using 'shouldn't'?

Back

'Shouldn't' is used to indicate something that is not advisable. For example, 'You shouldn't eat too much sugar.'