Possible, Probable, or Certain?
Give me advice!
What's that modal?
Critique my advice!
Use a conditional
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It will rain tomorrow.
Certain
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I hurt my foot while running, what should I do?
You should [go to the doctor]!
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What is a modal we can use to express that we are certain about something?
Will / Must
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If your kitty is hungry, you could feed it a watermelon.
What's wrong with this? What could I do instead?
Watermelons are too big and cats can't open them!
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What will you do if it is sunny tomorrow?
If it is sunny tomorrow, I will go to the park.
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I might ace my exams.
Possible
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I have an exam tomorrow and I'm not prepared, what can I do?
You can [have a cram session tonight]!
200
What is a modal we can use to give advice to people?
Should, could, would, etc.
200
If you want to get a job as a police officer, you must run into the police station and find the manager.
What's wrong with this? What could I do instead?
If you run into the police station, they might think you are a criminal and arrest you!
Instead, you must send your resume in to their office.
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What might you do if you found a million dollars?
If I found a million dollars, I might buy a house!
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I must feed the dog.
Certain
300
I want to earn a billion dollars, what must I do?
You must [work really hard and get lucky]!
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What is a modal we can use to ask permission?
May, can.
300
If someone steals your wallet, you might find it by searching everyone's pockets.
What's wrong with this? What could I do instead?
If you try to search everyone's pockets, they will all think you are the thief!
Instead, contacting the police might solve the problem!
300
What could you do if you had a personal airplane?
If I had a personal airplane, I could fly all over the world!
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Tomorrow should be a fun day.
Probable
400
What might be a good way to make more friends?
A good way to make more friends would be to [attend more social events]!
400
What is a modal we can use to express obligation?
Must
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If the boy wants to score at the top of his class, he may try cheating on all the tests!
What's wrong with this? What could I do instead?
If he cheats, he will probably get in big trouble!
Instead, he may simply try to study more.
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What could you do to make your parents happy?
To get make my parents happy, I could be a good boy!
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He could get a good job in the future.
Possible
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What's one way I could solve my problem of getting older and older?
You could solve this problem by [exercising more and eating right]!
500
What is a modal we can use to express a conditional mood?
All of them!
500
If you want to get over this wall, you should get a trebuchet.
What's wrong with this? What could I do instead?
If you use a trebuchet, you would surely die because it would throw you way too far! Instead, you should [use a ladder]!
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What should you do if there is a fire in the building?
If there is a fire in the building, I should calmly and quickly find the exit!