EnglishYear 5Grammar & Punctuation

Use modal verbs

Use modal verbs (might, should, will, must, shall, can, could, would, may) to indicate degrees of possibility and obligation

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Modal verbs are helper words that change the meaning of a main verb — like 'can', 'must', 'should', 'might'. 🛠️

  2. 2

    Which modal verb shows something is very important? 🚨

  3. 3

    Let's change a sentence using modal verbs! 📝

  4. 4

    Drag the right modal verb into this sentence: 'You ___ finish your homework.' 🎯

  5. 5

    Which sentence shows something is possible? 🤔

  6. 6

    Choose the best modal verb for this rule: 'You ___ wear a seatbelt in a car.' 🚗

  7. 7

    Which modal verb means 'maybe' or 'it's possible but not sure'? 🧐

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