Modality

Which word is an example of high modality?

• might

• will

Which word is an example of low modality?

• may

• must

Modality is...

• the selection of words used to express how certain we are of something

• changing a verb to a noun to make writing more formal

Which words are modal words in the following sentence?

Angela was definitely going to the movie because she had said that it was a must see film.

• was, going

• definitely, must

Which words are modal words in the following sentence?

Steve said he might go to the footy match as he may not be able to get a ticket.

• might, may

• go, get

High modality language makes your persuasive writing much more...

• descriptive

• convincing

Low modality language makes your persuasive writing much more...

• expressive

• vague and uncertain

Which of the following is NOT a high modality word?

• Must

• Certain

• Should

• Could

Which of the words in the following sentence is a low modal word: 'we can definitely win the championship game'

• can

• game

• win

• definitely

Which of the words in the following sentence is a high modal word: 'you must stop smoking because it is bad for you'

• stop

• bad

• must

• because