Modal Auxiliary Verbs
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English
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4th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the modal verb 'can' express?
Back
The modal verb 'can' expresses ability or possibility. For example, 'I can swim' means I have the ability to swim.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the modal verb 'could' express?
Back
The modal verb 'could' is used to express past ability or a polite request. For example, 'I could ride a bike when I was younger'.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the modal verb 'may' indicate?
Back
The modal verb 'may' is used to express permission or possibility. For example, 'May I leave the room?' indicates a request for permission.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the modal verb 'must' signify?
Back
The modal verb 'must' signifies obligation or necessity. For example, 'You must wear a seatbelt' means it is necessary to wear a seatbelt.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'may' and 'might'?
Back
'May' suggests a higher possibility, while 'might' suggests a lower possibility. For example, 'It may rain tomorrow' is more certain than 'It might rain tomorrow'.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the modal verb 'should' express?
Back
The modal verb 'should' expresses advice or recommendation. For example, 'You should eat healthy food' suggests a good choice.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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