Modal Auxiliaries

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What are modal auxiliaries?

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Modal auxiliaries are helping 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 possibility. For example, 'I can swim' means I have the ability to swim.

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What does 'may' indicate?

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'May' indicates permission or possibility. For example, 'You may leave the room' means you have permission to leave.

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What does 'must' signify?

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'Must' signifies necessity or obligation. For example, 'You must finish your homework' means it is necessary to finish your homework.

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What does 'should' suggest?

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'Should' suggests advice or recommendation. For example, 'You should eat healthy food' means it is advisable to eat healthy food.

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What does 'would' express?

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'Would' expresses a hypothetical situation or a polite request. For example, 'I would like some ice cream' is a polite way to ask for ice cream.

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How do you use 'will' in a sentence?

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'Will' is used to express future actions or decisions. For example, 'I will go to the store tomorrow' indicates a future action.

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

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'May' is used for permission or a higher possibility, while 'might' is used for a lower possibility. For example, 'It may rain' (more likely) vs. 'It might rain' (less likely).

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Can 'must' be used to give advice?

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No, 'must' is used for obligations or necessities, not for giving advice. For advice, 'should' is more appropriate.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'could'?

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An example is 'I could go to the party if I finish my homework.' Here, 'could' indicates a possibility.