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What is the primary focus of this module?
What is the primary focus of this module?
What does Republic Act 8293, Section 176 state about copyright on government works?
What does Republic Act 8293, Section 176 state about copyright on government works?
When is the exploitation of a government-created work for profit permitted?
When is the exploitation of a government-created work for profit permitted?
What must be fulfilled when using borrowed materials in this module?
What must be fulfilled when using borrowed materials in this module?
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Which of the following reflects the intent of the module?
Which of the following reflects the intent of the module?
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What role does the Development Team play in the creation of the module?
What role does the Development Team play in the creation of the module?
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What condition might a government agency impose when granting permission for the use of their works?
What condition might a government agency impose when granting permission for the use of their works?
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What is implied about the use of borrowed materials in regards to copyright?
What is implied about the use of borrowed materials in regards to copyright?
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What does the modal 'can' primarily express?
What does the modal 'can' primarily express?
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Which modal is used to express a past ability that is no longer available?
Which modal is used to express a past ability that is no longer available?
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What is the function of the modal 'may'?
What is the function of the modal 'may'?
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How does the meaning of 'will' differ from 'can'?
How does the meaning of 'will' differ from 'can'?
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Which of these modals can express both necessity and obligation?
Which of these modals can express both necessity and obligation?
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What does the modal 'might' indicate?
What does the modal 'might' indicate?
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Which statement correctly differentiates 'must' from 'could'?
Which statement correctly differentiates 'must' from 'could'?
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Which modal provides the least assurance of occurrence?
Which modal provides the least assurance of occurrence?
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What does the modal 'must' express in the context of necessity?
What does the modal 'must' express in the context of necessity?
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Which modal is used to express a future action as indicated in the phrase 'Mother told me, “You shall clean the room.”'?
Which modal is used to express a future action as indicated in the phrase 'Mother told me, “You shall clean the room.”'?
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Which modal would appropriately complete the sentence: 'If I had entered the singing contest, I _____ have won.'?
Which modal would appropriately complete the sentence: 'If I had entered the singing contest, I _____ have won.'?
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What is the purpose of the modal 'should' as seen in the example 'You should wear a jacket when going out very early in the morning.'?
What is the purpose of the modal 'should' as seen in the example 'You should wear a jacket when going out very early in the morning.'?
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Which modal expresses a slight possibility as in 'Your wallet might still be on the table.'?
Which modal expresses a slight possibility as in 'Your wallet might still be on the table.'?
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Which modal is appropriate for making a polite offer based on 'Would you like to go to the dance with me?'?
Which modal is appropriate for making a polite offer based on 'Would you like to go to the dance with me?'?
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In the sentence 'The guests shall enter the second door, not the main door.', what is the main function of 'shall'?
In the sentence 'The guests shall enter the second door, not the main door.', what is the main function of 'shall'?
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Which modal suggests certainty in a future prediction, as used in the phrase 'In 2050, some cities of the world will sink...'?
Which modal suggests certainty in a future prediction, as used in the phrase 'In 2050, some cities of the world will sink...'?
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What is the purpose of modals in the sentence 'I can dance.'?
What is the purpose of modals in the sentence 'I can dance.'?
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Which of the following sentences uses a modal that indicates uncertainty?
Which of the following sentences uses a modal that indicates uncertainty?
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In the sentence 'You must pass the entrance test.', what does the modal 'must' imply?
In the sentence 'You must pass the entrance test.', what does the modal 'must' imply?
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses a modal to express a future intention?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a modal to express a future intention?
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What is the repeated word in the poem, and what function does it serve?
What is the repeated word in the poem, and what function does it serve?
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In the context of the sentences provided, which modal indicates permission?
In the context of the sentences provided, which modal indicates permission?
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What do the modals 'can', 'will', and 'may' have in common?
What do the modals 'can', 'will', and 'may' have in common?
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Which word is correctly used as a negative form with a modal in these examples?
Which word is correctly used as a negative form with a modal in these examples?
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Which statement about modals is true?
Which statement about modals is true?
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What does the modal 'could' express?
What does the modal 'could' express?
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Which modal is appropriate to express a future action?
Which modal is appropriate to express a future action?
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Which statement about the placement of modals is accurate?
Which statement about the placement of modals is accurate?
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What does the modal 'may' express?
What does the modal 'may' express?
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Which modal is used to indicate someone's abilities?
Which modal is used to indicate someone's abilities?
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Which modal indicates a weak chance of something happening?
Which modal indicates a weak chance of something happening?
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Which modal expresses advice or suggestion?
Which modal expresses advice or suggestion?
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Study Notes
Modals
- Modals are special verbs that provide a different meaning when used before a main verb
- Functions include expressing ability, permission, obligation, possibility, necessity, and suggestion
- Can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would are common modals
Modal Meanings
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Can: Indicates a present ability, possibility, or permission
- Example: I can cook rice by myself.
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Could: Expresses a past ability, possibility, or a guess
- Example: My grandfather could carry a sack of rice when he was young.
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May: Expresses permission, possibility
- Example: May I use the bathroom?
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Might: Indicates a slight possibility
- Example: Your wallet might still be on the table.
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Must: Shows necessity, strong obligation, importance
- Example: You must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.
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Shall: Future action that must be fulfilled by the doer
- Example: The contestants shall write their complete name in the official entry form.
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Should: Gives advice or a suggestion
- Example: You should wear a jacket when going out very early in the morning.
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Will: Expresses a future action, a prediction
- Example: Our family will visit the Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan next year.
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Would: Expresses a desire, a future action stated in the past, a polite offer
- Example: Would you like to go to the dance with me?
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Test your understanding of English modals with this quiz. Explore their meanings and functions by identifying how modals express ability, permission, obligation, possibility, and more. Perfect for enhancing your grammar skills!
