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Modal verbs 'can' is used to express ______, permission, or to make requests.
Modal verbs 'can' is used to express ______, permission, or to make requests.
ability
Could is used similarly to 'can' but often to express ______ ability or polite requests.
Could is used similarly to 'can' but often to express ______ ability or polite requests.
past
The modal verb 'must' ______ necessity or strong obligation.
The modal verb 'must' ______ necessity or strong obligation.
indicates
Don't/doesn't have to indicates ______ of necessity or obligation; something is optional.
Don't/doesn't have to indicates ______ of necessity or obligation; something is optional.
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The modal verb 'should' ______ advisability, suggestion, or recommendation.
The modal verb 'should' ______ advisability, suggestion, or recommendation.
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Study Notes
Modal Verbs Overview
- Used to express ability, possibility, permission, or to make requests.
Can
- Expresses ability, possibility, permission, or requests.
Could
- Past form of "can", used to express past ability or polite requests.
- Often used to express a more polite or less direct tone.
Must
- Indicates necessity or strong obligation.
- Implies a high level of importance or urgency.
Mustn't
- Expresses prohibition or strong advice against doing something.
- More forceful than a simple "don't" or "do not".
Have/Has to
- Used to indicate necessity or obligation, often based on external factors.
- Can imply a sense of duty or responsibility.
Don't/Doesn't have to
- Indicates absence of necessity or obligation.
- Something is optional or not required.
Should
- Expresses advisability, suggestion, or recommendation.
- Can imply a sense of guidance or direction.
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Test your knowledge of modal verbs, including their uses and differences in expressing ability, possibility, permission, and necessity. Learn how to use them correctly in various contexts, such as making requests, giving advice, and indicating obligation. Improve your English language skills with this quiz!
