Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a modal verb?
Can
Which sentence correctly uses a modal verb?
They can have a picnic tomorrow.
Which sentence correctly uses a modal verb to express possibility?
She might go to the party.
Which of the following is NOT a modal verb?
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Which modal verb is used to express necessity or obligation?
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Which modal verb is used to express possibility or probability?
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Study Notes
Modal Verbs
- A modal verb is a type of verb that expresses modality, such as ability, permission, obligation, or possibility.
Identifying Modal Verbs
- One of the following is a modal verb: will, would, shall, should, can, could, may, might, must, ought to.
Correctly Using Modal Verbs
- A sentence that correctly uses a modal verb: "You must try this cake, it's delicious." (expresses necessity or obligation)
Expressing Possibility
- A sentence that correctly uses a modal verb to express possibility: "It may rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella." (expresses possibility)
Non-Modal Verbs
- The following is NOT a modal verb: run.
Expressing Necessity or Obligation
- The modal verb "must" is used to express necessity or obligation.
Expressing Possibility or Probability
- The modal verbs "may" and "might" are used to express possibility or probability.
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