📚 Topic Summary
Modal verbs are special helping verbs that add extra meaning to the main verb in a sentence. They express things like possibility, necessity, permission, or ability. Common modal verbs include can, could, should, must, might, may, and will. Understanding modal verbs will make your writing more precise and add depth to your communication skills.
📝 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms on the left with their definitions on the right:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Obligation |
A. Expressing possibility |
| 2. Permission |
B. Something you are required to do |
| 3. Ability |
C. Having the power to do something |
| 4. Possibility |
D. Being allowed to do something |
| 5. Necessity |
E. Something essential or needed |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with appropriate modal verbs from the list: (can, should, must, may, will)
It _______ rain later today, so you _______ bring an umbrella. We _______ finish our homework before watching TV. Everyone _______ respect each other’s opinions. If you practice regularly, you _______ improve your skills. The teacher said we _______ use calculators for the test.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are writing a set of rules for a school library. Provide three rules, each using a different modal verb to express obligation or permission. Explain why you chose each modal verb.