Modal Verbs

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are modal verbs?
Back
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, and will.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'can' express?
Back
'Can' expresses ability or possibility. For example, 'I can swim' means I have the ability to swim.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'could' express?
Back
'Could' is the past tense of 'can' and expresses ability in the past or a possibility. For example, 'I could swim when I was younger'.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'may' express?
Back
'May' expresses permission or a possibility. For example, 'You may leave the room' means you have permission to leave.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'might' express?
Back
'Might' expresses a weaker possibility than 'may'. For example, 'It might rain tomorrow' suggests it is possible but not certain.
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'must' express?
Back
'Must' expresses necessity or strong obligation. For example, 'You must finish your homework' means it is necessary to finish it.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'shall' express?
Back
'Shall' is used to express future actions or offers, often in formal contexts. For example, 'I shall return'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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