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Which modal verb is used to express obligation and necessity?
Which modal verb is used to express obligation and necessity?
- May
- Can
- Must (correct)
- Might
Which modal verb is used to talk about possibility?
Which modal verb is used to talk about possibility?
- Must
- Can
- May (correct)
- Have to
What is the role of modal verbs in sentences?
What is the role of modal verbs in sentences?
- Nouns
- Adjectives
- Auxiliary verbs (correct)
- Main verbs
Do modal verbs change according to time?
Do modal verbs change according to time?
Which modal verb is used to express obligation and necessity?
Which modal verb is used to express obligation and necessity?
Which phrase is used to express obligation but doesn't resemble a modal verb?
Which phrase is used to express obligation but doesn't resemble a modal verb?
What is the role of modal verbs in sentences?
What is the role of modal verbs in sentences?
Do modal verbs change according to time?
Do modal verbs change according to time?
Which modal verb is used to talk about possibility?
Which modal verb is used to talk about possibility?
Which modal verb is used to express strong probability?
Which modal verb is used to express strong probability?
Flashcards
Modal verbs
Modal verbs
A type of auxiliary verb used to express obligation, necessity, possibility, probability, and permission. They are not conjugated for time, but they add extra meaning to the main verb.
Must
Must
Used to express a strong obligation or necessity.
May
May
Used to express a possibility or permission.
Have to
Have to
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Might
Might
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Do modal verbs change according to time?
Do modal verbs change according to time?
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Can
Can
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Will
Will
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Could
Could
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Could (past)
Could (past)
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Study Notes
Modal Verbs Overview
- Expressing Obligation and Necessity: The modal verb "must" is commonly used to indicate obligation and necessity.
- Talking About Possibility: The modal verb "may" is used to discuss potential occurrences or situations.
- Role in Sentences: Modal verbs function to express necessity, ability, permission, or possibility, influencing the meaning of the verb that follows.
- Time Variation: Modal verbs do not typically change form according to tense; they remain constant regardless of the time frame.
- Alternative Expressions for Obligation: The phrase "have to" conveys obligation but does not take the form of a traditional modal verb.
- Strong Probability: The modal verb "must" is also used to express strong probability, indicating that something is very likely to be true.
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Test your knowledge of modal verbs with this quiz on the rules for using "must," "have to," "may," and "might" in English grammar. Check your understanding of when to use each modal verb with this interactive quiz.
