Exploring Modal Verbs

What is a modal verb?

• A modal verb is a type of noun that indicates a specific action.

• A modal verb is an adverb that modifies adjectives.

• A modal verb is an auxiliary verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

• A modal verb is a main verb that describes a physical state.

Give three examples of modal verbs.

• can, may, must

• couldn't

• would

• should

How do modal verbs differ from regular verbs?

• Modal verbs differ from regular verbs in that they do not inflect for tense and are used to express modality, while regular verbs inflect for tense and agree with the subject.

• Modal verbs can be used as nouns.

• Regular verbs do not express modality.

• Modal verbs always require an object.

What modal verb would you use to express ability?

• might

• should

• would

• can

Which modal verb is used to indicate a strong obligation?

• should

• must

• might

• could

How do you form a question using a modal verb?

• Start with the main verb, followed by the modal verb and subject.

• Use the main verb before the modal verb and subject.

• Place the subject first, then the modal verb and main verb.

• Start with the modal verb, followed by the subject and the main verb.

What is the past form of 'can'?

• could

• might

• would

• should

Which modal verb would you use to express a possibility?

• should

• might

• must

• could

How do modal verbs affect the meaning of a sentence?

• Modal verbs have no impact on the overall meaning of a sentence.

• Modal verbs affect the meaning of a sentence by conveying nuances of necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

• Modal verbs only indicate time in a sentence.

• Modal verbs are used to create complex sentences without changing meaning.

What modal verb would you use to give advice?

• should

• could

• might

• would