Modal Auxiliaries

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What are modal auxiliaries?

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Modal auxiliaries are helping verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'might'.

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My cousin might come over this weekend if she can get a ride.

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What does 'can' express in a sentence?

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'Can' expresses ability or capability.

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Provide a sentence using 'can'.

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I can play the guitar so well because I practiced a lot.

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What does 'may' indicate in a sentence?

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'May' indicates permission or possibility.

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Use 'may' in a sentence.

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My teacher said that Briana may go to the nurse's office if she needs to.

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What does 'must' imply in a sentence?

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'Must' implies necessity or obligation.

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Create a sentence using 'must'.

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We must line up as soon as we hear the fire alarm.

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What does 'could' express?

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'Could' expresses a past ability or a possibility.

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Give an example of 'could' in a sentence.

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When I was younger, I could run very fast.