Starter quiz
- What type of word is a modal verb?
- An adjective.
- An adverb.
- A noun.
- An auxiliary verb. ✓
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- Which of the following are modal verbs?
- be
- might ✓
- could ✓
- learn
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- What is the purpose of the modal verb 'will' in this sentence? "They will find us somewhere to stay."
- To show that they have an obligation to find us somewhere to stay.
- To show that they might possibly find us somewhere to stay.
- To show that they definitely will find us somewhere to stay. ✓
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- What are the modal verbs in this sentence? "We have to do maths first today and then we will enjoy some music."
- do
- have to ✓
- will ✓
- and
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- Tick the modal verbs that show that something is possible to happen but not certain.
- will
- may ✓
- could ✓
- shall
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- Which sentence contains a modal verb showing obligation?
- We ought to try harder. ✓
- We could try harder.
- We will try harder.
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