modal verbs

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What are modal verbs?

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Modal verbs 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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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'should' indicate?

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'Should' is used to give advice or recommendations. For example, 'You should eat healthy food.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'can' indicate?

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'Can' is used to express ability or permission. For example, 'I can swim.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'must' indicate?

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'Must' is used to express obligation or necessity. For example, 'You must wear a seatbelt.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'could' indicate?

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'might' indicate?

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'Might' is used to express a possibility. For example, 'It might rain tomorrow.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'mustn't' indicate?

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'Mustn't' is used to express prohibition. For example, 'You mustn't smoke in the hospital.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'shouldn't' indicate?

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'Shouldn't' is used to give negative advice or recommendations. For example, 'You shouldn't eat too much sugar.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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How do you use 'can' in a question?

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You can use 'can' to ask for permission or help. For example, 'Can I borrow your pen?' or 'Can you help me?'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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How do you use 'could' in a past context?

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'Could' is used to talk about abilities in the past. For example, 'When I was a child, I could ride a bike.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B