Understanding Modal Verbs

What is a modal verb?

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

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

• A modal verb is an adverb that modifies the intensity of an action.

• A modal verb is a main verb that describes a completed action.

Identify the modal verb in this sentence: 'You should eat your vegetables.'

• could

• might

• should

• would

Which is a modal verb: 'run' or 'ought to'?

• jump

• should

• ought to

• can

Fill in the blank with a modal verb: 'You _____ finish your homework before playing.'

• can

• must

• should

• might

Choose the correct modal verb: 'You had better/should go to the doctor.'

• must go

• might go

• could go

• had better

Identify the modal verb: 'She ought to study for the test.'

• ought

• should

• might

• could

Which sentence uses a modal verb correctly? A) 'He can swim.' B) 'He swim can.'

• He swim can do.

• A) 'He can swim.'

• He can to swim.

• He can swims.

What does 'should' express in a sentence?

• Possibility or chance

• Past actions or events

• Obligation, recommendation, or expectation.

• Future intentions or plans

Fill in the blank: 'You _____ take an umbrella; it might rain.'

• could

• should

• would

• might

Identify the modal verb in this sentence: 'They ought to help their friends.'

• should

• ought

• could

• might