Modal Verbs: Structure & Use

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What are modal verbs?

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Auxiliary verbs that provide additional and specific meaning to the main verb of the sentence.

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List some examples of modal verbs.

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Can, Could, May, Might, Must, Shall, Should, Ought to, Will, Would.

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How do we use modals?

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They do not accept conjugation and do not need other auxiliary verbs.

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What is the structure of a sentence using a modal verb?

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Subject + Modal + Main Verb (without 'to').

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What does 'must' express?

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Strong obligation.

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What does 'should' express?

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Recommendation.

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What does 'could' express in the past?

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Ability in the past.

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What is a single concept modal?

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A modal that has one meaning.

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What is a double concept modal?

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A modal that has two meanings.

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Give an example of a single concept modal.

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Will - Future: Joe will travel to NY next week.