Modal Verbs

Front

What are modal verbs?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'can' express?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'could' express?

Back

'Could' is the past tense of 'can' and expresses ability in the past or a possibility. For example, 'I could swim when I was younger'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'may' express?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'might' express?

Back

'Might' expresses a weaker possibility than 'may'. For example, 'It might rain tomorrow' suggests it is possible but not certain.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'must' express?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'shall' express?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is an auxiliary verb?

Back

An auxiliary verb, also known as a helping verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'have', and modal verbs.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: I __________ go to the party if I finish my homework. (Options: might, must)

Back

might

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: You __________ wear a helmet while riding a bike. (Options: can, must)

Back

must

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B