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Grammar: Modals

English · CBSE Class 9 · English Medium · 17 questions and answers

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Q: What is a modal verb?

A: A helping verb that shows ability, permission, possibility, obligation, etc.

Q: Name any five modal verbs.

A: Can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, ought to (any five).

Q: Which modal expresses ability?

A: Can (and 'could' for past ability).

Q: Which modal is used to ask polite permission?

A: May (or 'could' / 'can' informally).

Q: Which modal expresses strong obligation or necessity?

A: Must.

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