modal verbs: obligation, prohibition, necessity, ability, permission and advice

modal verbs: obligation, prohibition, necessity, ability, permission and advice

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9th Grade

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What are modal verbs?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'can' express?

Back

'Can' is used to express ability or possibility.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'must' indicate?

Back

'Must' indicates obligation or necessity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'mustn't' mean?

Back

'Mustn't' indicates prohibition or something that is not allowed.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'don't have to' imply?

Back

'Don't have to' implies that there is no obligation to do something.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'must' and 'have to'?

Back

'Must' and 'have to' are often used interchangeably to express obligation, but 'must' is more personal and subjective, while 'have to' is more objective.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'may' express?

Back

'May' is used to express permission or possibility.

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