Modal Auxiliary Verbs Practice

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What is a modal auxiliary verb?

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A modal auxiliary verb is a type of verb that is used to express possibility, ability, permission, or obligation. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.

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List three examples of modal auxiliary verbs.

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Can, should, might.

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What is the function of the modal auxiliary verb 'can'?

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The modal auxiliary verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility.

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

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'May' is used to express a higher degree of possibility, while 'might' suggests a lower degree of possibility.

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Identify the modal auxiliary verb in the sentence: 'You must finish your homework.'

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Must.

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Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express a suggestion?

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Should.

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What does the modal auxiliary verb 'could' indicate?

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'Could' indicates past ability or a possibility in the present or future.

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In the sentence 'She might come to the party,' what does 'might' express?

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'Might' expresses a possibility.

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What is the role of modal auxiliary verbs in a sentence?

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Modal auxiliary verbs modify the main verb to express modality, such as ability, permission, obligation, or possibility.

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Can modal auxiliary verbs be used in the past tense?

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No, modal auxiliary verbs do not have a past tense form; instead, they are often followed by 'have' and the past participle to indicate past actions.