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What do modal verbs show?
What do modal verbs show?
- Possibility, intent, ability, or necessity (correct)
- Certainty and factuality
- Emotional state and feelings
- Past tense actions
How are modal verbs used in a sentence?
How are modal verbs used in a sentence?
- Instead of adjectives
- Before the main verb (correct)
- After the main verb
- In place of the main verb
What is the purpose of using modal verbs?
What is the purpose of using modal verbs?
- To emphasize adverbs
- To express certainty
- To convey past events
- To show hypothetical conditions (correct)
How does the meaning of a sentence change when a modal verb is used?
How does the meaning of a sentence change when a modal verb is used?
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What is the difference between the two examples given in the text?
What is the difference between the two examples given in the text?
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Which of the following best defines a subordinate clause?
Which of the following best defines a subordinate clause?
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What is the defining characteristic of a complex sentence?
What is the defining characteristic of a complex sentence?
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What role do subordinating conjunctions play in a sentence?
What role do subordinating conjunctions play in a sentence?
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In a complex sentence, what is the function of the subordinate clause?
In a complex sentence, what is the function of the subordinate clause?
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What distinguishes a subordinate clause from an independent clause?
What distinguishes a subordinate clause from an independent clause?
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