GrammarYears 5–6Word Classes

Modal verbs

Use modal verbs (might, should, will, must) to indicate degrees of possibility

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you have a magic remote control that can change what happens. Some words work like that remote — they change the meaning of the main verb! 🎮

  2. 2

    What do modal verbs do? 🎮

  3. 3

    Tap the word that changes the meaning of 'go' in this sentence: 'I must go to school.' 🏫

  4. 4

    Let's see how one sentence changes with different modal verbs. 🧠

  5. 5

    Drag the right modal verb into the sentence: 'She ___ swim very fast.' 🏊

  6. 6

    Which modal verb means 'it is allowed'? 🎮

  7. 7

    Which modal verb fits best? 'You ___ finish your homework before playing.' 📚

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