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Modals are auxiliary verbs that express attitudes, obligations, possibilities, or advice, modifying the main verb in a sentence. They include types such as permission, obligation, possibility, and ability, and have specific structures that do not change form for third person. The document includes exercises for practicing the use of modals in sentences.

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MODALS-are

Modals are auxiliary verbs that express attitudes, obligations, possibilities, or advice, modifying the main verb in a sentence. They include types such as permission, obligation, possibility, and ability, and have specific structures that do not change form for third person. The document includes exercises for practicing the use of modals in sentences.

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MODALS are auxiliary verbs that express attitudes, obligations, possibilities, or advice.

They help
convey permission, necessity, ability, or probability by modifying the main verb in a sentence.
Key Features
Function: Modals change the tone or meaning of a sentence (e.g., “You must go” vs. “You can go”).
Types:
1. Permission: can, may (e.g., “You can borrow my book”).
2. Obligation: must, should (e.g., “You must submit the report”).
3. Possibility: may, might (e.g., “It might rain”).
4. Ability: can, could (e.g., “She can swim”).
5. Structure: Modals are invariant (no -s for third person) and pair with base
verbs (e.g., “I will study”).

Exercise 1 – Fill in the blanks with the correct modals

1. I __ arrange the flowers for the bouquet. (may/can)


2. __ I borrow this pen from you? (may/might)
3. The teacher __ ask you to bring the homework. (might/can)
4. According to the weather forecast, it ___ snow heavily tomorrow. (may/shall)
5. Raj hasn’t studied well. He __ fail his exam. (might/shall)
6. You __ follow the traffic rules. (may/must)
7. It __ be difficult to live amidst war. (should/must)
8. My mother __ scold me if I don’t go back on time. (will/may)
9. We ___ take care of our parents. (ought to/ could)
10. I __ visit the local grocery store soon. (shall/can)
11. You ___ be punctual. (should/ought)
12. One __ repay all their debts. (must/ought to)
13. __ you show me the road to the market? (could/might)
14. The child __ be taken to hospital immediately. (must/might)
15. ___ you have hot chocolate? (shall/will)

Exercise 2 – Identify the modal verb in the following sentences

1. My teacher (can/must) speak four languages.


2. (May/should) I use your mobile to call my mother?
3. You (must/could) not speak loudly in the hospital.
4. I (could/must) use a little help in packing all these clothes.
5. Madam (could/may) you repeat what you said?
6. I (can/might) not be able to make it tonight.
7. Sheldon (ought to/must) study more if he wants to pass the test.
8. (Can/May) you come to the prom with me?
9. My parents (shall/ought to) arrive soon.
10. I (could/must) be late as I have a lot on my plate.
11. Leonard (can/may) easily solve the problem.
12. It (might/should) rain tomorrow.
13. (May/might) all your wishes come true in life.
14. I (could/might) not be any happier.

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