What are modal verbs?
Modal verbs can could may might

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Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, could, may, might, must.
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What does 'can' express?
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'Can' expresses ability or possibility. For example, 'I can swim' means I have the ability to swim.
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What does 'could' indicate?
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'Could' is the past tense of 'can' and indicates a past ability or a possibility. For example, 'I could swim when I was younger.'
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What does 'may' express?
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'May' expresses permission or a possibility. For example, 'You may leave the room' means you have permission to leave.
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What does 'might' suggest?
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'Might' suggests a lower possibility than 'may.' For example, 'It might rain tomorrow' indicates that there is a chance of rain.
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How do you use 'must'?
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'Must' expresses necessity or strong obligation. For example, 'You must finish your homework.'
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Can you give an example of 'can' in a question?
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Yes! An example is: 'Can you help me with my homework?'
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