Understanding Modal Verbs and Usage

The video tutorial explains how to use modal verbs like 'must', 'may', 'might', and 'could' to express varying degrees of certainty about present situations. It covers using 'must' for high certainty, 'might', 'may', and 'could' for uncertainty, and 'maybe' as an adverb. The tutorial also discusses using negative forms and logical conclusions with modals.

What are modal verbs used for in English?

• To indicate continuous actions

• To describe future events

• To express certainty or uncertainty

• To express past actions

What is the role of modal verbs in expressing certainty?

• They express actions that are happening

• They express the degree of certainty about a situation

• They express future plans

• They express past events

What is the role of modal verbs in expressing certainty?

• They express past events

• They express future plans

• They express the degree of certainty about a situation

• They express actions that are happening

Which modal verb is used when you are almost certain about something?

• Must

• Might

• Could

• May

Which of the following is NOT a modal verb?

• Must

• May

• Could

• Is

Which of the following is NOT a modal verb?

• Is

• Must

• May

• Could

If you are unsure about the location of your keys, which modal verb would you use?

• Shall

• Could

• Must

• Will

Which modal verb would you use if you are 50% sure about something?

• Shall

• Could

• Must

• Will

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

• Past action

• Future action

• Possibility or uncertainty

• High certainty

Which modal verb would you use if you are 50% sure about something?

• Shall

• Will

• Could

• Must