Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs

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English

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CCSS
L.4.1C, L.9-10.1B

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are modal verbs?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'must' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity. For example, 'You must finish your homework before going out.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'should' imply?

Back

'Should' implies a recommendation or advice. For example, 'You should see a doctor if you're feeling unwell.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

'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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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'may' express?

Back

'May' expresses possibility or permission. For example, 'You may leave the room' (permission) or 'It may rain tomorrow' (possibility).

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'might' suggest?

Back

'Might' suggests a lower probability than 'may'. For example, 'It might rain later' indicates less certainty than 'It may rain later.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'mustn't' mean?

Back

'Mustn't' indicates prohibition. For example, 'You mustn't smoke in the hospital.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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