Understanding Modal Verbs and Certainty

The video tutorial covers modal verbs of certainty, explaining their characteristics and usage in both present and past tenses. It highlights the rules for using modal verbs, such as not changing form and being followed by the infinitive without 'to'. The tutorial distinguishes between modal verbs of certainty and possibility, providing examples and practice exercises to reinforce learning.

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Which of the following is NOT a pure modal verb?

• Must

• Can

• Shall

• Have

What is a key characteristic of modal verbs?

• They are followed by the infinitive without 'to'

• They have a past form

• They change with pronouns

• They are always used in questions

Which modal verb is used when you are nearly sure something is true?

• Could

• Might

• May

• Must

What does the modal verb 'can't' indicate?

• Possibility

• Certainty

• Prohibition

• Uncertainty

What is the difference between modal verbs of certainty and possibility?

• Both are equally definite

• Certainty is more definite

• Neither is definite

• Possibility is more definite

What is the difference between modal verbs of certainty and possibility?

• Neither is definite

• Both are equally definite

• Possibility is more definite

• Certainty is more definite

How do you express certainty in the present tense?

• Might + infinitive

• Can + infinitive

• Should + infinitive

• Must + infinitive

Which modal verb should NOT be used to express certainty that something is not true?

• Couldn't

• Won't

• Can't

• Mustn't

Which modal verb is used to express a prohibition?

• Mightn't

• Can't

• Mustn't

• Shouldn't