Modal Auxiliaries
English Language
Modal Auxiliaries starts at 5 and continues till grade 10.
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Explain the difference in meaning between 'must' and 'have to'.
Identify the function of the modal auxiliary in the sentence: You must wear a helmet when riding a bike.
Identify the modal auxiliary in the following sentence: She might arrive late.
List any three modal auxiliaries and their primary uses.
Identify the function of the modal auxiliary in the sentence: You must wear a helmet when riding a bike.
Identify the modal auxiliary in the following sentence: She might arrive late.
Rewrite the following sentence using a modal auxiliary: It is possible that she will come to the party.
Choose the correct modal auxiliary to express a past deduction: 'He _______ have forgotten about the meeting because he never misses them.'
(1) must
(2) should
(3) can
(4) will
Choose the correct modal auxiliary to complete the sentence: You _______ be joking! That can’t be true.
(1) must
(2) should
(3) could
(4) may
Choose the correct modal auxiliary to complete the sentence: You _______ park here. It’s reserved for staff only.
(1) must
(2) can’t
(3) should
(4) might
Which modal auxiliary best expresses possibility?
(1) must
(2) can
(3) might
(4) should
Which modal auxiliary expresses a strong obligation?
(1) may
(2) must
(3) might
(4) could
Fill in the blank with the correct modal auxiliary: You _______ not smoke in the hospital.
Fill in the blank: _______ I open the window?
Fill in the blank: _______ you like some tea?
Fill in the blank: _______ you please help me with my homework?
True or False: 'Could' is the past tense of 'can'.
True or False: 'May' can be used to give permission.
True or False: Modal auxiliaries are always followed by the base form of the verb.
True or False: Modal auxiliaries can be used with 'to' before the main verb.
