Modal Verbs

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What is a modal verb?

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A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does the modal verb 'might' indicate?

Back

The modal verb 'might' indicates that an action could happen or could not happen.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the negative form of 'might'?

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The negative form of 'might' is 'might not'.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the contraction for 'might not'?

Back

The contraction for 'might not' is 'mightn't'.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

What does the modal verb 'may' express?

Back

The modal verb 'may' expresses possibility or permission.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the negative form of 'may'?

Back

The negative form of 'may' is 'may not'.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the contraction for 'may not'?

Back

The contraction for 'may not' is 'mayn't'.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

What does the modal verb 'should' indicate?

Back

The modal verb 'should' indicates obligation or advice.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the negative form of 'should'?

Back

The negative form of 'should' is 'should not'.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the contraction for 'should not'?

Back

The contraction for 'should not' is 'shouldn't'.

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CCSS.L.2.2C