Modal Auxiliaries
English Language
Modal Auxiliaries starts at 5 and continues till grade 10.
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Explain the difference between 'must' and 'have to' when expressing obligation.
Identify the modal auxiliary in the sentence: She might come to the meeting.
In the sentence 'You should not eat too much sugar,' what is the function of the modal auxiliary?
Rewrite the sentence using a modal auxiliary: It is possible that she will come to the party.
In the sentence 'You should not eat too much sugar,' what is the function of the modal auxiliary?
Which modal auxiliary expresses ability?
(1) must
(2) can
(3) should
(4) may
Which modal auxiliary is used to express a formal suggestion?
(1) shall
(2) can
(3) must
(4) may
Which modal auxiliary is used to express a lack of obligation?
(1) must
(2) need not
(3) should
(4) will
Which modal auxiliary is used to express a polite offer?
(1) will
(2) would
(3) must
(4) can
Which modal auxiliary is used to express a polite suggestion?
(1) could
(2) must
(3) will
(4) may
Which modal auxiliary is used to express a promise?
(1) will
(2) may
(3) should
(4) can
Which modal auxiliary is used to express a request?
(1) can
(2) must
(3) should
(4) will
Fill in the blank: _______ I borrow your pen, please?
Fill in the blank: _______ I come in, sir?
Fill in the blank: _______ we begin the meeting now?
Fill in the blank: _______ we go to the park this evening?
True or False: 'Could' is the past tense of 'can'.
True or False: Modal auxiliaries are always followed by the base form of the verb.
True or False: Modal auxiliaries change form according to the subject.
True or False: 'Should' is used to give advice or make recommendations.
