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Which of the following is NOT a modal verb?
will
would
have to
should
Which modal is used to express ability?
could
can
should
may
Which modal is used to express an obligation?
may
might
must
could
Which modal is used to express an action to be done in the future?
may
will
shall
should
Which modal is used to give advice?
shall
should
could
might
Which modal is used to ask a permission very politely and to express a higher chance of possibility?
will
can
may
might
Which modal is used to express an advice or a necessity to do an action?
shall
should
can
could
Which modal is used to ask for permission, to express a possibility and a request?
should
could
would
will
These modals can be used to ask for permission.
may, might
could, may
should, must
will, would
These modals can be used for request.
would, could
can, may
might, shall
should, must
Mom is already waiting for us, we _____ go now. (Suggest)
can
may
will
should
I don’t feel well, _____ I go home earlier? (Ask permission)
can
may
will
should
Find the most polite question. (request)
I missed the class yesterday, should you tell me what homework Ms. Jane gave us?
I missed the class yesterday, must you tell me what homework Ms. Jane gave us?
I missed the class yesterday, will you tell me what homework Ms. Jane gave us?
I missed the class yesterday, could you tell me what homework Ms. Jane gave us?
Pick the sentence which has the use of modal verb 'CAN' for permission:
You can sit wherever you like.
I can hold my breath for 2 minutes.
She can dance while eating a piece of pizza.
I can see the bus coming!
Pick the sentence which has the use of modal verb 'CAN' for ability:
You can sit wherever you like.
I can hold my breath for 2 minutes.
Students can have recess after the test.
Mom said I can go to your house.
Pick the sentence which has the use of modal verb 'CAN' for permission:
She can do 50 sit ups non-stop!
I can hold my breath for 2 minutes.
She can dance while eating a piece of pizza.
Mom said I can play video games.
Pick the sentence which has the use of modal verb 'CAN' for ability:
She can jump pass that fence.
You can borrow my pen.
Students can have recess after the test.
Mom said I can go to your house.
Pick the sentence which has the use of modal verb 'CAN' for request:
Can Mom pick me up from school today?
She can turn on the AC.
Students can have recess after the test.
Mom said I can go to your house.
Pick the sentence which has the use of modal verb 'CAN' for possibility:
Can Mom pick me up from school today?
She can turn on the AC.
We can't be lost! We've got a map!
He can't help eating sweets.
Pick the sentence which has the use of modal verb 'CAN' for common behavior:
Can Mom pick me up from school today?
He can be rude at times.
We can't be lost! We've got a map!
He can't help eating sweets.
Which word combines with 'can' is used to produce a verb phrase which means, "a person is unable to control themselves, even though they want to"?
see
help
wait
hear
What does this mean "I can't help eating cake" ?
I can not stop eating cake
I can stop eating cake
I will stop eating cake
I should eat cake
Explain the use of 'should' in this sentence:
"Should I get the cheap one or the expensive one?"
for something probable or expected
ask for advice
making obligations
make a suggestion
Explain the use of 'should' in this sentence:
"She should be back home in an hour."
for something probable or expected
ask for advice
making obligations
make a suggestion
Explain the use of 'should' in this sentence:
"I think you should say this to her."
for something probable or expected
ask for advice
making obligations
make a suggestion
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