Understanding Modals of Certainty

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What are modals of certainty?

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Modals of certainty are words that indicate the speaker's level of certainty about a situation.

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Identify the modal of certainty in the sentence: 'She must be at home.'

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must

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Which of the following expresses the highest level of certainty: 'might', 'could', or 'must'?

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must

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Use a modal of certainty in a sentence about future plans.

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I will attend the meeting tomorrow.

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Transform the sentence 'He is probably going to the party; he is the girl's boyfriend.' using a different modal of certainty.

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He must be going to the party.

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Recognize the modal verb in this sentence: 'They should finish the project by Friday.'

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should

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Differentiate between 'may' and 'must' in terms of certainty levels.

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'May' indicates possibility; 'must' indicates a higher level of certainty.

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Change the sentence 'It is certain that she will win' to use a different modal of certainty.

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She must win.

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Identify the level of certainty in the statement: 'He may be the one who called.'

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Possibility