Modal Verbs

Objectives:

• Understand what modal verbs are.
• Learn how to use modal verbs in sentences.

What Are Modal Verbs?

Modal verbs are helper words that we use with other verbs to:
• Show what we can do 💪
• Tell what we must do ✅
• Say what might happen 🤔
Grammar Focus

Read the Story and Find the Modal Verbs

Tom can ride a bike. He must wear a helmet. He might go to the park today.

Grammar Focus

Common Modal Verbs

• can (ability): "I can swim" 🏊‍♂️
• must (necessity): "You must sleep" 😴
• might (possibility): "It might rain" ☔
Grammar Focus
Choose the correct modal verb:
I _____ read a book.
can
must
might
Correct answer: can
We use "can" to show ability! 🌟
Grammar Response

Grammar Rules: Modal Verbs

• Use "can" for ability
• Use "must" for things we need to do
• Use "might" for things that could happen
Summary

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Now you know all about modal verbs!

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