WorksheetsModality
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of these words is an example of high modality?
might
will
Which word is an example of low modality?
may
must
Modality is...
the selection of words used to express how certain we are of something
changing a verb to a noun to make writing more formal
Which words are modal words in the following sentence?
Angela was definitely going to the movie because she had said that it was a must see film.
was, going
definitely, must
High modality language makes your persuasive writing much more...
descriptive
convincing
Which words are modal words in the following sentence?
Steve said he might go to the footy match as he may not be able to get a ticket.
might, may
go, get
Low modality language makes your persuasive writing much more...
expressive
vague and uncertain
Which of the following is NOT a high modality word?
must
should
certain
could
Which of the words in the following sentence is a low modal word?
We can definitely win the championship game.
can
win
game
definitely
Which of the words in the following sentence is a high modal word?
You must stop smoking because it is bad for you.
stop
bad
because
must
