Mastering Modal Verbs in 12th Grade

What are modal verbs? Provide three examples.

• can not

• Examples of modal verbs include 'can', 'must', and 'should'.

• shouldn't

• mustn't

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• should

• might

• can

• would

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct modal verb: 'You ___ finish your homework before dinner.' (must, might)

• should

• could

• must

• would

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Rewrite the sentence using a modal verb: 'It is possible for him to come to the party.'

• He will come to the party.

• He should come to the party.

• He can come to the party.

• He might come to the party.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence uses a modal verb correctly? A) He should to study. B) She might go to the concert. C) They can plays soccer.

• He should study to.

• They might goes to the concert.

• She can to play soccer.

• B) She might go to the concert.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Fill in the blank with a suitable modal verb: 'They ___ be at the meeting by 10 AM.' (may, must)

• should

• can

• might

• must

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the function of the modal verb 'could' in a sentence?

• To show a future intention or plan.

• To indicate certainty in a statement.

• To express possibility, past ability, or polite requests.

• To express a command or order.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Transform the following sentence using a modal verb: 'It is necessary for you to see a doctor.'

• You should see a doctor.

• You might see a doctor.

• You can see a doctor.

• You must see a doctor.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the error in this sentence: 'You mustn't forget to bring your umbrella.'

• The word 'umbrella' is misspelled.

• No error in the sentence.

• The sentence should use 'must' instead of 'mustn't'.

• You should forget to bring your umbrella.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentence: 'If it rains, we ___ stay indoors.' (can, should)

• might

• would

• could

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B