Modals

Front

What are modals?

Back

Modals are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, ability, permission, or ability in relation to the main verb.

Front

What modal is used to express ability in the past?

Back

Could.

Front

Fill in the blank: I _________ sleep last night.

Back

Couldn't.

Front

Which one is an adverb: may be or maybe?

Back

Maybe.

Front

Which modal is used for a repeated action in the past?

Back

Would.

Front

Fill in the blank: He __________ ride a bike because he never learned how.

Back

Can't.

Front

What modal expresses a strong possibility?

Back

Must.

Front

What is the difference between 'may' and 'might'?

Back

'May' suggests a higher probability than 'might', which indicates a lower probability.

Front

Fill in the blank: You _________ finish your homework before going out.

Back

Must.

Front

What modal is used to give permission?

Back

May.