Modals of Probability
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Objective
I can analyze texts to identify and interpret the use of modal verbs of probability, explaining their impact on the meaning.
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Cambly · 6:07
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Define modal verbs of probability and list three examples.
Explain the difference in meaning between these two sentences: "It might rain tomorrow" and "It must rain tomorrow."
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“Analyze the following sentence and explain the impact of the modal verb of probability on the overall meaning: "The project should be completed by next week." In the following paragraph, identify all modal verbs of probability and explain what degree of certainty each conveys: "The results might be inconclusive. Further testing could be necessary. The hypothesis must be re-evaluated if the data is inconsistent." ”
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