MODAL VERBS

What are modal verbs?

• Words that show past actions

• Words that express possibility, ability, or obligation

• Words that describe colors

• Words that indicate location

Which of the following is a modal verb?

• Run

• Can

• House

• Jump

What does the modal verb "can" express?

• Past actions

• Future plans

• Ability or possibility

• Location

Which of the following is NOT a modal verb?

• May

• Might

• Should

• Drive

What does the modal verb "might" suggest?

• Certainty

• Permission

• Possibility

• Past actions

Which modal verb is used to express advice or to make suggestions?

• Can

• Shall

• Was

• Have

Which of the following sentences contains a modal verb?

• "She walks to school every day."

• "I want a piece of cake."

• "We go to the park on Saturdays."

• "He should study for the test."

What does "can" mean?

• To express ability

• To express obligation

• To express certainty

• To express possibility

Which sentence uses "can" correctly?

• I cans swim

• I can swim

• I can't swim

• I can swimming

What does "can't" mean?

• To express ability

• To express obligation

• To express impossibility

• To express certainty