Modal Auxiliaries

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What are modal auxiliaries?

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Modal auxiliaries are special verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, may, must, and should.

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What does 'can' express?

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

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What does 'may' express?

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'May' expresses permission or possibility. For example, 'May I go outside?' asks for permission.

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What does 'must' express?

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

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Complete the sentence: 'You _______ be quiet in the library.'

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must

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Complete the sentence: 'I _______ help you with your project.'

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can

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Complete the sentence: '________ I have a cookie?'

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May

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Complete the sentence: 'They _______ finish their work before the deadline.'

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must

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Choose the correct modal: 'You _______ ask for help if you need it.'

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can

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Choose the correct modal: 'We _______ go to the park if it stops raining.'

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may