Modal Auxiliary Verbs - review

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What are modal auxiliary verbs?

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Modal auxiliary verbs are special verbs that are used to express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'will'.

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Benjamin will clean his shoes after school.

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What does 'should' express in a sentence?

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'Should' expresses advice or recommendation. For example, 'You should eat vegetables and fruit to be healthy.'

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

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'Can' expresses ability in the present, while 'could' expresses ability in the past or a possibility.

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Provide a sentence that uses 'might'.

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Taylor baked a cake for the party, but it might not taste good.

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What does 'must' indicate in a sentence?

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'Must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity. For example, 'You must finish your homework before playing.'

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Identify a sentence that contains a modal auxiliary verb.

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I shall never think another bad thought again.

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What does 'may' express in a sentence?

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'May' expresses permission or possibility. For example, 'You may go to the party if you finish your chores.'

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

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'Could' expresses a past ability or a polite request. For example, 'I could swim when I was five years old.'

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How do modal verbs affect the meaning of a sentence?

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Modal verbs change the meaning by adding nuances of ability, possibility, permission, or obligation.