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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What does 'can' express?

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'Can' expresses ability or permission. For example, 'I can swim' means I have the ability to swim.

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What does 'could' express?

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'Could' expresses a past ability or a possibility. For example, 'I could ride a bike when I was five' or 'It could rain tomorrow'.

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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' or 'It may snow later'.

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What does 'might' express?

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'Might' expresses a smaller possibility than 'may'. For example, 'It might rain today'.

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What does 'must' express?

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

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What does 'should' express?

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'Should' expresses advice or recommendation. For example, 'You should eat healthy food'.

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

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'May' suggests a higher possibility than 'might'. For example, 'It may rain' (more likely) vs. 'It might rain' (less likely).

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Fill in the blank: 'You __________ finish your homework before playing.'

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must

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Fill in the blank: 'We __________ go to the park tomorrow if it is sunny.'

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might