modal verbs

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What are modal verbs?

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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

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What does 'must' indicate?

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'mustn't' mean?

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'Mustn't' indicates prohibition. It means that something is not allowed. For example, 'You mustn't smoke here.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'can' express?

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'can't' indicate?

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'Can't' indicates inability or prohibition. For example, 'I can't swim.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'should' suggest?

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'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

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What does 'shouldn't' mean?

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'Shouldn't' indicates advice against something. For example, 'You shouldn't eat too much sugar.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'may' express?

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'May' expresses possibility or permission. For example, 'You may leave early if you finish your work.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'might' indicate?

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'could' express?

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'Could' expresses past ability or a possibility. For example, 'I could swim when I was younger.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B