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Understanding Modals in English Grammar
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Understanding Modals in English Grammar

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______ and 'could' express ability or possibility.

Can

______ and 'might' express possibility or permission.

May

______ expresses necessity or strong obligation.

Must

______ is used for formal commands or suggestions, mainly in British English.

<p>Shall</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ expresses advice, recommendation, or expectation.

<p>Should</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ and 'would' express future time or willingness.

<p>Will</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ expresses strong recommendation or moral obligation.

<p>Ought to</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sometimes, modal verbs can be stacked to express complex meanings or levels of certainty (e.g., 'might have been able to'). This is known as ______ stacking.

<p>modal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Modals are always followed by the base form of the main verb (except for 'ought to,' which is followed by the infinitive form). This rule is known as Modal + ______ Form.

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Modals are negated by adding 'not' after the modal verb (e.g., cannot, may not, must not). This is called ______ negation.

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