Modal Verbs

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

Front

What does 'used to' indicate?

Back

'Used to' indicates a past habit or state that is no longer true. For example, 'I used to play soccer every Saturday.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What does 'may' express?

Back

'May' is used to express permission or possibility. For example, 'You may leave the room.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'must' indicate?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'should' suggest?

Back

'Should' suggests a recommendation or advice. For example, 'You should study for the test.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'ought to' mean?

Back

'Ought to' is similar to 'should' and suggests a moral obligation or recommendation. For example, 'You ought to help your friends.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'can' express?

Back

'Can' expresses ability or possibility. For example, 'I can swim.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'might' indicate?

Back

'Might' indicates a lower possibility than 'may.' For example, 'It might rain tomorrow.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'would' express?

Back

'Would' is used to express a hypothetical situation or a polite request. For example, 'I would go if I had time.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

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

Back

'May' suggests a higher possibility than 'might.' For example, 'It may rain' is more certain than 'It might rain.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B