Modals Grade 5

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What are modals?

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Modals are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

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Give an example of a modal used for permission.

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'May' is a modal used to ask for permission, e.g., 'May I sit here?'

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What does 'can' express?

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'Can' expresses ability or possibility, e.g., 'I can swim.'

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What does 'should' indicate?

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'Should' indicates advice or recommendation, e.g., 'You should eat healthy food.'

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What does 'must' imply?

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'Must' implies necessity or obligation, e.g., 'You must finish your homework.'

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What does 'ought to' mean?

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'Ought to' is similar to 'should' and indicates a recommendation, e.g., 'You ought to help your friends.'

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What does 'mustn't' mean?

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'Mustn't' indicates prohibition, e.g., 'You mustn't talk during the test.'

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How is 'will' used in sentences?

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'Will' is used to express future actions or decisions, e.g., 'I will go to the park tomorrow.'

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

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'Can' is used for ability, while 'may' is used for permission.

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What does 'shouldn't' indicate?

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'Shouldn't' indicates advice against something, e.g., 'You shouldn't eat too much sugar.'