Modal Auxiliaries

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What are modal auxiliaries?

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Modal auxiliaries are helping verbs that express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation.

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Give an example of a modal auxiliary that shows ability.

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The word 'can' shows ability, as in 'I can swim.'

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When should the modal auxiliary verb 'may' be used?

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'May' is used to formally give permission, as in 'You may leave the room.'

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What does the modal auxiliary 'must' indicate?

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'Must' indicates obligation or necessity, as in 'You must wear a seatbelt.'

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

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'Can' indicates ability, while 'may' indicates permission.

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Which modal auxiliary is used to express a possibility?

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The word 'might' is used to express a possibility, as in 'It might rain today.'

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Complete the sentence: 'If you finish your homework, you _______ play outside.'

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can

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Complete the sentence: 'You _______ be at least 18 years old to vote.'

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must

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What does 'could' express in a sentence?

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'Could' expresses past ability or a possibility, as in 'I could run fast when I was younger.'

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When is 'should' used in a sentence?

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'Should' is used to give advice or recommendations, as in 'You should study for the test.'