Possibility and Probability with Modals

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Objective

I can use modal verbs to express varying degrees of possibility and probability.

Part 1 of 4

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Modals are auxiliary verbs that help to support the main verb in a sentence and express meanings such as ability, permission, or possibility.

  2. 2

    The modal verb might is used to express a lower level of possibility or uncertainty, while may expresses a higher level of possibility or permission.

  3. 3

    The modal verb must is used to express a strong possibility or certainty about something.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

12 questions

1

Which of the following is the best definition of a modal verb?

2

Rewrite the following sentence using a modal verb to express a high degree of certainty: 'It is very likely that he is the team's best player.'

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Exit ticket

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Write five sentences, each using a different modal verb (can, might, could, may, must) to express the possibility of an event happening tomorrow.

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