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, ought to, shall, should, and will.

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What does 'might' express?

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Might expresses a possibility or a suggestion that is less certain than 'may'. For example, 'It might rain tomorrow.'

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What does 'can' indicate?

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Can indicates ability or possibility. For example, 'I can swim.' It can also be used to express permission, as in 'You can go to the party.'

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

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'May' is used to express a higher degree of possibility or permission, while 'might' suggests a lower degree of possibility.

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What does 'have to' signify?

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'Have to' signifies obligation or necessity. For example, 'I have to finish my homework by tomorrow.'

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What is the contraction of 'must not'?

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The contraction of 'must not' is 'mustn't'.

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When do we use 'should'?

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'Should' is used to give advice or recommendations. For example, 'You should study for the exam.'

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What does 'ought to' imply?

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'Ought to' implies a moral obligation or recommendation. For example, 'You ought to help your friends.'

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How do we express permission using modal verbs?

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We express permission using 'may' or 'can'. For example, 'May I leave early?' or 'You can use my phone.'

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What is the function of 'could'?

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'Could' is used to express past ability, polite requests, or possibilities. For example, 'I could swim when I was younger.'