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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.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'can' express?

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'Can' expresses ability or possibility. For example, 'I can swim' means I have the ability to swim.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'could' indicate?

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'Could' is the past tense of 'can' and indicates a past ability or a possibility. For example, 'I could swim when I was younger.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'may' express?

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'May' expresses permission or a possibility. For example, 'You may leave the room' means you have permission to leave.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'might' suggest?

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'Might' suggests a lower possibility than 'may.' For example, 'It might rain tomorrow' indicates that there is a chance of rain.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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How do you use 'must'?

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'Must' expresses necessity or strong obligation. For example, 'You must finish your homework.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Can you give an example of 'can' in a question?

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Yes! An example is: 'Can you help me with my homework?'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

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'May' suggests a higher possibility than 'might.' For example, 'It may rain' is more certain than 'It might rain.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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How do you use 'could' in a sentence?

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You can use 'could' to express a past ability: 'I could ride a bike when I was five.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is a common use of 'might'?

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A common use of 'might' is to suggest a possibility: 'We might go to the park later.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B