Modal Verbs Review

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What are modal verbs?

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does the modal verb 'must' indicate?

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

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does the modal verb 'can' express?

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

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'May' suggests a higher possibility than 'might'. For example, 'It may rain' is more certain than 'It might rain'.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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When do we use 'should'?

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'Should' is used to give advice or recommendations. For example, 'You should eat healthy food.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'could' imply?

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'Could' implies a past ability or a possibility. For example, 'I could run fast when I was younger.'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is an example of a sentence using 'might'?

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An example is 'It might snow tomorrow,' indicating a possibility.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

How do we use 'shall' in sentences?

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'Shall' is often used to make suggestions or offers, especially in formal contexts. For example, 'Shall we go to the park?'

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'will' express?

Back

'Will' expresses future intention or promise. For example, 'I will help you with your homework.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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What is the function of modal verbs in a sentence?

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Modal verbs modify the main verb to express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B