Exploring Verbs: Primary and Modal

What is a primary verb?

• A verb that cannot stand alone in a sentence.

• A verb that describes an action but is not used in sentences.

• A verb that is always in the past tense.

• A verb that can function independently as the main verb in a sentence.

Identify the primary verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

• runs

• walks

• jumps

• sleeps

Which of the following is a primary verb: 'can', 'jump', 'should'?

• jump

• could

• must

• will

Identify the modal verb in the sentence: 'He can swim very well.'

• should

• can

• might

• would

What is a modal verb?

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

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

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

• A modal verb is an adverb that modifies adjectives.

Choose the correct modal verb: 'I ___ play the piano.' (can/must)

• can

• might

• would

• should

Identify the modal verb in this sentence: 'You should finish your homework.'

• should

• would

• might

• could

Fill in the blank with a modal verb: 'They ___ go to the party if they finish early.'

• might

• could

• must

• should

Which sentence uses a modal verb for ability?

• He might swim.

• She can swim.

• She should swim.

• They would swim.

Identify the primary verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

• are

• they

• soccer

• playing