2.6.1

What are Modal Verbs?

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What Are Modal Verbs?

Modal verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. But you need to know that modal verbs show...

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  • Modal verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences.
  • Modal verbs show:
    • possibility, obligation, permission, ability
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Possibility & obligation

  • I might go to school today.
    • 'Might' shows possibility.
  • You should phone your mother.
    • 'Should' shows obligation.
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Permission & ability

  • Example: You may take a shower.
    • 'May' shows permission.
  • You can buy that phone.
    • 'Can' shows ability.

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1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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