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Modals

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Modal verbs express a wide range of meanings. Name two of them.

ability - necessity

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Name two modal verbs that express ability.

can - could

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Name two modal verbs that express possibility.

may - might

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Name two modal verbs that express permission.

may - can

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Which modals are used when we ask for someone's permission or agreement?

may I, could I, can I

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Which modals are used when we ask for someone's help or cooperation?

would you, could you, will you, ca you

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Name two modal verbs that express advice.

should - ought to

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Name two modal verbs that express necessity.

have to - must

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Which modal is used when you make a logical conclusion?

must

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Make a sentence using a modal verb that expresses necessity.

You must work hard to succeed.

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Make a sentence using a modal verb that expresses advice.

I think you should exercise a bit.

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Make a polite question using a modal verb that expresses permission.

May I use your dictionary?

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Make a polite question using a modal verb that expresses cooperation.

Could you do that for me?

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Make a sentence using a modal verb that expresses permission.

You may stay here as long as you keep quiet.

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Make a sentence using a modal verb that expresses possibility.

Your phone might be in the kitchen.

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Make a sentence using a modal verb that expresses ability.

I could eat a lot of candies without getting stomachache when I was a kid.

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