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Function of Modal Verbs
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What modal verb expresses present ability?

Answer: Can

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What modal verb indicates a strong obligation?

Answer: Must

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What modal verb expresses improbability?

"She can’t be his mom; she’s too young."

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  •  Use this phrase to express a deduction about a past event that is uncertain. Give an example.

  • Answer: What is "She might have missed the bus"?
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  • This phrase indicates a logical conclusion about a past event. What is an example of its use?
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  • Answer: What is "He must have forgotten his keys"?
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Which modal verb indicates a good probability that something might happen?

Answer: May

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 "You should see it; it’s excellent." What type of modal verb is "should"?

Answer: Advice/Recommendation

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How do modal verbs help in forming questions?

Answer: By inverting the subject and the modal verb.

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  • This phrase reflects a possibility that went unfulfilled. Can you provide an example?

  • Answer: What is "They could have won the game"?
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  •  Use this phrase to express certainty that something did not happen. What is an example?

  • Answer: What is "He couldn’t have eaten the whole cake"?
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What modal verb can indicate past ability?

Answer: Could

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

Answer: "Must" indicates personal obligation, while "have to" indicates external obligation.

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  •  This phrase also indicates necessity. Can you give an example?

  • Answer: What is "I’ve got to leave now"?
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  • This phrase is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past. Can you provide an example?

  • Answer: What is "I would have called you if I had your number"?
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  •  This verb expresses enjoyment. Can you give an example?

  • Answer: What is "I like to read novels"?
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"It might rain tomorrow." What is the function of the modal verb "might"?

Answer: Possibility

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 "You had better sleep more." What is the implication of using "had better"?

Answer: It suggests a strong recommendation or warning.

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What role do modals play in making requests?

Answer: They are used to ask for permission or offer help.

  • Can: Present Ability
  • May: Permission
  • Could: Polite Request
  • Shall: Offer
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  •  This phrase expresses a lament about something that should have been done. Can you give an example?

  • Answer: What is "You should have told me the truth"?
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  •  This verb expresses a desire. Provide an example.

  • Answer: What is "She wants to travel the world"?
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 What modal verb can express permission in a formal context?

Answer: May

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  •  This phrase critiques an action that should not have occurred. Provide an example.

  • Answer: What is "He shouldn’t have lied to her"?
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  • This verb indicates necessity. Can you give an example?
  • Answer: What is "We need to finish this project"?
  • Answer: What is "We need to finish this project"?
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  • This verb expresses obligation. Provide an example.

  • Answer: What is "He has to attend the meeting"?
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  •  This phrase expresses a future plan or excitement. Provide an example.

  • Answer: What is "I look forward to seeing you next week"?