Modals

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What are modals?

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

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What is the function of 'can'?

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'Can' is used to express ability or possibility. For example, 'I can swim' means I have the ability to swim.

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What does 'must' indicate?

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'Must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity. For example, 'You must finish your homework' means it is necessary to finish the homework.

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What is the difference between 'should' and 'ought to'?

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Both 'should' and 'ought to' express advice or recommendation, but 'ought to' is slightly more formal. For example, 'You should see a doctor' is similar to 'You ought to see a doctor'.

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When do we use 'have to'?

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'Have to' is used to express an external obligation or necessity. For example, 'I have to go to work' means it is required for me to go to work.

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What does 'could' express?

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'Could' is used to express past ability or a possibility in the present or future. For example, 'I could play the piano when I was younger'.

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How do we use 'may' in sentences?

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'May' is used to express permission or a possibility. For example, 'You may leave the room' means you have permission to leave.

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What is the meaning of 'might'?

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'Might' is used to express a smaller possibility than 'may'. For example, 'It might rain tomorrow' suggests that there is a chance of rain.

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What does 'shall' indicate?

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'Shall' is used to express future actions or offers, often in formal contexts. For example, 'I shall return by noon'.

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What is the use of 'would'?

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'Would' is used to express a polite request or a hypothetical situation. For example, 'Would you like some tea?' or 'If I were rich, I would travel the world.'