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 leave the room?' asks for permission.

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What does 'must' express?

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'Must' expresses necessity or obligation. For example, 'You must wear a helmet' means it is necessary to wear a helmet.

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Complete the sentence: Bea and Jan __________ be the leaders for the next project.

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can

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Complete the sentence: __________ I borrow your book?

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may

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Complete the sentence: You _________ not touch the stove!

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must

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Complete the sentence: I __________ read a novel in one day.

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can

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Complete the sentence: ______ you tell us where the school is?

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Can

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

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'Can' is used for ability, while 'may' is used for permission.