Modal Auxiliaries | can, may, must

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What are modal auxiliaries?

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Modal auxiliaries are special verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, may, and must.

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When do we use 'can'?

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We use 'can' to express ability or permission. For example, 'I can swim.'

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When do we use 'may'?

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We use 'may' to express permission or a possibility. For example, 'May I go to the party?' or 'It may rain today.'

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When do we use 'must'?

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We use 'must' to express necessity or obligation. For example, 'You must finish your homework.'

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Complete the sentence: '__________ I borrow your pencil?'

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may

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Complete the sentence: 'You __________ finish your project by Friday.'

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must

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Complete the sentence: 'I __________ help you with your homework.'

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can

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Complete the sentence: '__________ we go to the park after school?'

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may

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

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'Can' is used for ability or informal permission, while 'may' is used for formal permission.

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Complete the sentence: 'Iñigo __________ join us if he wants to.'

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