Modal Auxiliary Verbs Flashcard

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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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Which modal auxiliary verb expresses ability?

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Can.

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Which modal auxiliary verb expresses necessity or strong obligation?

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Must.

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Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express permission?

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May.

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Which modal auxiliary verb indicates a possibility?

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Might.

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

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'Can' is used to express ability, while 'may' is used to express permission.

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Fill in the blank: She ________ be at work, she always works at this time.

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must.

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Fill in the blank: If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, we ____________ go to Ann’s house.

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may.

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Fill in the blank: I looked for my phone everywhere but I ..... find it.

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couldn't.

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What is the function of 'should' in a sentence?

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'Should' is used to give advice or suggest an action.