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Which modal verb is used to express formal commands or suggestions mainly in British English?

  • May
  • Could
  • Shall (correct)
  • Can

In what way do 'May' and 'Might' differ in their usage as modal verbs?

  • 'May' expresses possibility, 'Might' expresses hypothetical situations (correct)
  • 'May' expresses necessity, 'Might' expresses possibility
  • 'May' expresses permission, 'Might' expresses necessity
  • 'May' expresses possibility, 'Might' expresses permission

Which modal verb is used to express future time or willingness?

  • Will (correct)
  • Should
  • Would
  • Must

What does the use of 'Must' as a modal verb primarily indicate?

<p>Strong necessity or obligation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When negating modal verbs, what word is added after the modal verb?

<p>Not (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can modal verbs be stacked to express complex meanings?

<p>By combining different modal verbs (e.g., 'might have been able to') (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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