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What are modal verbs?

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Modal verbs are special verbs that help us express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation.

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Give an example of a modal verb used to express obligation.

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'Must' is a modal verb used to express obligation, as in 'You must finish your homework.'

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What does 'should' indicate when used in a sentence?

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'Should' indicates advice or recommendation, as in 'You should eat healthy food.'

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How do we use 'can' in a sentence?

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'Can' is used to express ability or permission, as in 'I can ride a bike.'

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What is the difference between 'must' and 'have to'?

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'Must' is used for strong obligations, while 'have to' is often used for external obligations.

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When would you use 'could'?

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'Could' is used to express possibility or past ability, as in 'I could swim when I was younger.'

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What does 'may' express in a sentence?

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'May' expresses permission or possibility, as in 'You may leave the table.'

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How is 'might' different from 'may'?

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'Might' suggests a lower possibility than 'may', as in 'It might rain tomorrow.'

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What is an example of a question using 'should'?

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An example is 'Should I bring a jacket?' which asks for advice.

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What does 'could you' imply when asking for something?

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'Could you' is a polite way to ask someone to do something, as in 'Could you help me?'