Modal Verbs

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'must' indicate in a sentence?
Back
'Must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity. For example, 'You must finish your homework before going out.'
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'should' imply?
Back
'Should' implies a recommendation or advice. For example, 'You should see a doctor if you're feeling unwell.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'can' and 'could'?
Back
'Can' indicates present ability, while 'could' indicates past ability or a polite request. For example, 'I can swim' (present) vs. 'I could swim when I was younger' (past).
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'may' express?
Back
'May' expresses possibility or permission. For example, 'You may leave the room' (permission) or 'It may rain tomorrow' (possibility).
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'might' suggest?
Back
'Might' suggests a lower probability than 'may'. For example, 'It might rain later' indicates less certainty than 'It may rain later.'
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'mustn't' mean?
Back
'Mustn't' indicates prohibition. For example, 'You mustn't smoke in the hospital.'
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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