| Learning
objectives |
 In
this lesson you will learn the
definition of a modal verb, study examples of modal
verbs, and take a test. |
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| Definition of a modal verb |
- A modal verb is:
- an
auxiliary verb
- used to express intention, necessity, obligation,
offer, permission, possibility, prohibition, question,
request, suggestion
- cannot function as a main
verb in a
sentence
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| Examples of modal verbs |
- can
- She can finish doing the dishes. (possibility)
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Can we take more of these? (permission)
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Can you wash my car? (request)
- could
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Could I borrow your car? (permission)
- I think we could get a woman president. (possibility)
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Could you eat your food in the dining room? (request)
- You could try finding another job. (suggestion)
- may
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May I see the menu please? (permission)
- It may rain tomorrow. (possibility)
- might
- They might give us free tickets. (possibility)
- must
- We must go home now. (necessity, obligation)
- They must not be win the game this weekend.
(prohibition)
- ought to
- We must go home now. (necessity, obligation)
- We ought to move to another city. (suggestion)
- shall
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Shall we close the account for you? (offer)
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Shall we go out to lunch now? (suggestion)
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Shall we go out to lunch or out to dinner? (question)
- should
- We should really talk about this. (suggestion)
- Profits should increase next year. (prediction)
- will
- You will do your homework tonight. (necessity)
- Will you go to the party this weekend? (question)
- would
- Would you like me to hold that for you?
(offer)
- You would really like this sushi.
(suggestion)
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Take the test |
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1. Choose the correct sentence.
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3. Choose the correct sentence.
4. Choose the correct sentence.
5. Choose the correct sentence.
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