Modal Verbs Challenge!

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What are modal verbs?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'must' indicate?

Back

'Must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity. For example, 'You must wear a seatbelt.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'mustn't' mean?

Back

'Mustn't' indicates prohibition. For example, 'You mustn't touch the paintings in the museum.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'have to' imply?

Back

'Have to' indicates an obligation that is not a personal choice. For example, 'I have to finish my homework by tomorrow.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'don't have to' mean?

Back

'Don't have to' indicates that there is no obligation. For example, 'You don't have to come if you don't want to.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'might' express?

Back

'Might' expresses a possibility. For example, 'It might rain later because it's very cloudy.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'can' indicate?

Back

'Can' indicates ability or permission. For example, 'I can swim.' or 'Can I go to the party?'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'may' express?

Back

'May' is used to ask for permission or to express a possibility. For example, 'May I use your telephone, please?'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'could' indicate?

Back

'Could' indicates past ability or a polite request. For example, 'I could ride a bike when I was younger.' or 'Could you help me?'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Which modal verb indicates a strong suggestion?

Back

'Should' indicates a strong suggestion or recommendation. For example, 'You should study for the test.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B