Modal Verbs

Front

What are modal verbs?

Back

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'can' express?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'could' express?

Back

'Could' expresses a past ability or a possibility. For example, 'I could ride a bike when I was five' or 'It could rain tomorrow'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'may' express?

Back

'May' expresses permission or a possibility. For example, 'You may leave the room' or 'It may snow later'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'might' express?

Back

'Might' expresses a smaller possibility than 'may'. For example, 'It might rain today'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'must' express?

Back

'Must' expresses necessity or strong obligation. For example, 'You must wear a seatbelt'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'should' express?

Back

'Should' expresses advice or recommendation. For example, 'You should eat healthy food'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

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

Back

'May' suggests a higher possibility than 'might'. For example, 'It may rain' (more likely) vs. 'It might rain' (less likely).

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: 'You __________ finish your homework before playing.'

Back

must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: 'We __________ go to the park tomorrow if it is sunny.'

Back

might

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B