Modal Auxiliaries

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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, must, and should.

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When do we use 'can'?

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'Can' is used to express ability or possibility. For example, 'I can swim.'

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When do we use 'may'?

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'May' is used to ask for permission or to express a possibility. For example, 'May I go to the park?'

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When do we use 'must'?

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'Must' is used to express necessity or obligation. For example, 'You must finish your homework.'

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Complete the sentence: 'You _______ help me with my project.'

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can

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Complete the sentence: 'We _______ go to the zoo tomorrow.'

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may

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Complete the sentence: 'You _______ wear a helmet while riding a bike.'

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must

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

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'Can' refers to ability, while 'may' refers to permission.

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Complete the sentence: 'I _______ finish this book by tonight.'

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must

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Complete the sentence: 'She _______ play the piano beautifully.'

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can