English Language Arts Grade 6 45 min

What does the modal verb show?

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In the sentence, "She **can** solve the puzzle," what does the modal verb **can** show?

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In the sentence, "You **must** finish your homework," what does the modal verb **must** show?

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In the sentence, "**May** I borrow your pen?" what does the modal verb **may** show?

Sample Practice Questions

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Modal verbs show necessity
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A square has an area of 25 cm². Its side length *must* be 5 cm. What does 'must' show?
0.A suggestion
1.A possibility
2.A logical necessity
3.A preference
Easy
Modal verbs show possibility

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