Modal Auxiliary Verbs

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What are modal auxiliary verbs?

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Modal auxiliary verbs are special verbs that are used to express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.

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What does the modal verb 'may' indicate?

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The modal verb 'may' indicates permission or possibility. For example, 'You may leave early if you finish your work.'

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What does the modal verb 'might' suggest?

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The modal verb 'might' suggests a lower possibility than 'may.' For example, 'It might rain tomorrow.'

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What does the modal verb 'must' express?

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The modal verb 'must' expresses necessity or strong obligation. For example, 'You must wear a seatbelt in the car.'

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What does the modal verb 'will' indicate?

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The modal verb 'will' indicates a future action or certainty. For example, 'I will go to the store tomorrow.'

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What does the modal verb 'should' suggest?

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The modal verb 'should' suggests advice or recommendation. For example, 'You should study for the test.'

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

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'Can' indicates present ability, while 'could' indicates past ability or a polite request. For example, 'I can swim' (present) vs. 'I could swim when I was younger' (past).

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How do you use 'would' in a sentence?

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'Would' is used to express a polite request or a hypothetical situation. For example, 'Would you like some help?' or 'If I had time, I would travel more.'

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What is an example of using 'must' to show deduction?

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An example of using 'must' to show deduction is: 'The lights are off; they must be out.' This indicates a conclusion based on evidence.

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What does 'could' imply in a sentence?

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'Could' implies a possibility or ability in the past. For example, 'I could play the piano when I was a child.'