Modal Verbs

Front

What are modal verbs?

Back

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'must' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity. It is used when something is required or essential.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'have to' imply in terms of obligation?

Back

'Have to' implies an external obligation or requirement, often due to circumstances or rules.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the difference between 'can' and 'may'?

Back

'Can' is used to express ability or possibility, while 'may' is used to express permission or a polite request.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'should' suggest in terms of advice?

Back

'Should' suggests a recommendation or advice, indicating what is considered the right or best action.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'might' express in terms of possibility?

Back

'Might' expresses a lower degree of possibility compared to 'may' and is often used for hypothetical situations.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'don't have to' mean?

Back

'Don't have to' indicates that there is no obligation to do something; it is not necessary.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

How is 'will be able to' used in future contexts?

Back

'Will be able to' is used to express future ability or capability to do something.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the function of 'can't' in a sentence?

Back

'Can't' indicates inability or lack of permission to do something.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'shall' imply in formal contexts?

Back

'Shall' is often used in formal contexts to express future actions or obligations, particularly in legal or formal documents.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B