2.6.3

Could

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Could

Modal verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'Could' is a modal verb.

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Could

  • 'Could' means you are able to do something.
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Examples

  • I could not hear you.
  • You could pay for that.
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More examples

  • What could I do?
  • How could you face the storm?

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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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