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Understanding Modal Verbs for Degrees of Possibility

Learn how to use modal verbs indicating degrees of possibility such as might, should, will, must, could through examples and practice sentences. Explore how modals add meaning to the main verb and express certainty or uncertainty. Test your understanding with exercises on spotting modals in text and creating sentences using different modals.

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Understanding Modal Verbs for Degrees of Possibility

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  1. YEAR 5 SENTENCE OBJECTIVE Recognise and understand how to use modal verbs indicating degrees of possibility For example: might, should, will, must, could www.primarytexts.co.uk

  2. Modal verbs Modal verbs which express possibility are: Modal verbs are used in combination with other verbs. • Must • Shall • Will • Could Modal verbs add extra meaning to the main verb. • Would • Should • Can Modal verbs often give us information about the possibility of something happening. • May • Might • Ought www.primarytexts.co.uk

  3. Examples of modals in a sentence Modal verbs which express possibility: • I could go to the party. • Must • Anni might not want to go to the park because she is tired. • Shall • Lewis should win the race. • Will • I can meet you by the basketball courts at eight o clock. • Could • Would • It would not be sensible to steal the sweets. • Should • I ought to go now otherwise I will be late. • Can • Marni may leave early to go the dentist. • May • Abdul will win the race because he is the fastest. • Might • I couldn’t understand how to play the game. • Ought www.primarytexts.co.uk

  4. Have a go! Copy the sentences in which the modal is used to show that something is not certain. 1. I might eat this sandwich. 2. I will take the stairs. 3. Jamie can drive. 4. Junel might do his homework. 5. I may paint the room green. 6. The meal won’t taste nice. www.primarytexts.co.uk

  5. How did you do? Certain Not certain 2.I will take the stairs. 1. I might eat this sandwich. 3.Jamie can drive. 4. Junel might do his homework. 6.The meal won’t taste nice. 5. I may paint the room green. www.primarytexts.co.uk

  6. Have a go! Write a sentence for each modal verb. May Might Could Will Would Ought Must Shall Should www.primarytexts.co.uk

  7. Can you spot the modals in this text? British summertime does not always live up to our expectations. Although it should be sunny most of the time, it would not be wise to assume that it definitely will be. It might be sunny, but it could also be rainy, windy or very cold – in August! British summertime may not always mean days filled with sunshine. Before leaving the house, it would probably be best to check the weather forecast –you might need to take a coat! www.primarytexts.co.uk

  8. Did you spot the modals? British summertime does not always live up to our expectations. Although it should be sunny most of the time, it wouldnot be wise to assume that it definitely will be. It might be sunny, but it couldalso be rainy, windy or very cold – in August! British summertime maynot always mean days filled with sunshine. Before leaving the house, it wouldprobably be best to check the weather forecast –you might need to take a coat! www.primarytexts.co.uk

  9. Reflection: what have you learnt about modal verbs? Discuss: • Which modals can be used to show that something is definite? • Which modals can be used to show that something is not definite? • Can you think of a sentence which uses a modal to express the possibility of snow tomorrow? • Can you think of a sentence which uses a modal to express the possibility of you being in school tomorrow? www.primarytexts.co.uk

  10. To find more SPAG PPTS for year 1 visit: https://primarytexts.co.uk/vocabulary-grammar-and-punctuation/ www.primarytexts.co.uk

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