Modal Auxiliary: May, Might, Can, & Could

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What is a Modal Auxiliary?

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A Modal Auxiliary is a type of verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

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List the Modal Auxiliaries discussed in class.

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May, Might, Can, Could.

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What does 'can' express?

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'Can' expresses ability or possibility.

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What does 'may' indicate?

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'May' indicates permission or a possibility.

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What does 'might' suggest?

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'Might' suggests a lower possibility than 'may'.

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What does 'could' express?

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'Could' expresses past ability or a possibility.

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Identify the Modal Auxiliary in the sentence: 'She can swim very well.'

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'Can' is the Modal Auxiliary.

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Identify the Modal Auxiliary in the sentence: 'He might come to the party.'

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'Might' is the Modal Auxiliary.

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Identify the Modal Auxiliary in the sentence: 'They may finish their project on time.'

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'May' is the Modal Auxiliary.

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Identify the Modal Auxiliary in the sentence: 'I could help you with your homework.'

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'Could' is the Modal Auxiliary.