PET 2 - Unit 12 - Grammar - Modals of Probability

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What are modals of probability?

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Modals of probability are auxiliary verbs used to express the likelihood of an event occurring. They indicate how certain we are about something.

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What does 'might' indicate in terms of probability?

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'Might' suggests a possibility but not certainty. It indicates that something could happen.

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What does 'must' indicate in terms of probability?

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'Must' indicates a strong belief or certainty about something. It suggests that something is very likely to be true.

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What does 'can't' indicate in terms of probability?

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'Can't' indicates impossibility. It suggests that something is definitely not true.

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What does 'could' indicate in terms of probability?

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'Could' suggests a possibility, similar to 'might', but often implies a slightly higher chance.

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Example of using 'might' in a sentence.

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It might rain tomorrow.

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Example of using 'must' in a sentence.

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She must be at home; her car is in the driveway.

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Example of using 'can't' in a sentence.

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He can't be the thief; he was with me all night.

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Example of using 'could' in a sentence.

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She could be the winner if she keeps practicing.

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How do modals of probability help in communication?

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They help convey the speaker's level of certainty or doubt about a situation, making communication clearer.