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Grammar of Clas 10

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Modal Auxiliary

Grammar of Clas 10

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Modal Auxiliary

Modal auxiliaries are helping verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, ability, or
obligation. They modify the meaning of the main verb.

Common Modal Auxiliaries


● Can
● Could
● May
● Might
● Shall
● Should
● Will
● Would
● Must
● Ought to
● Need
● Dare

Uses of Modal Auxiliaries


1. Expressing Ability
Can: Indicates present or general ability.
Example: She can sing beautifully.
Could: Indicates past ability.
Example: He could run very fast in his youth.

2. Expressing Possibility
May: Indicates a strong possibility.
Example: It may rain today.
Might: Indicates a weaker possibility.
Example: She might come to the party.

3. Expressing Permission
Can: Used in informal contexts to ask or give permission.
Example: You can use my phone.
May: Used in formal contexts to ask or give permission.
Example: May I borrow your book?

4. Expressing Necessity/Obligation
Must: Indicates a strong obligation or necessity.
Example: You must wear a helmet while riding a bike.
Should/Ought to: Indicates a mild obligation or advice.
Example: You should complete your homework on time.

5. Expressing Prohibition
Cannot/ Must not: Indicates prohibition.
Example: You must not enter the restricted area.
6. Expressing Future Intentions
Will: Indicates certainty about the future.
Example: I will call you tomorrow.
Shall: Traditionally used with "I" and "We" for offers or promises.
Example: We shall overcome these challenges.

7. Expressing Hypothetical Situations


Would: Used for polite requests or hypothetical conditions.
Example: If I were you, I would apologize.

8. Expressing Advice
Should/Ought to: Indicates advice.
Example: You should exercise regularly.

Practice Questions

1)Fill in the blanks with suitable modals:


a. You ___ (must/should) follow the school rules.
b. She ___ (can/may) play the piano beautifully.
c. We ___ (might/shall) go to the park later.

2)Write sentences using the following modals:


a. Must
b. Would
c. Might

3)Identify the modal auxiliaries in the following sentences:


a. I will call you in the evening.
b. You must not speak loudly in the library.

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