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ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

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Modal Verb - CanModal Verb - MayModal Verb - May vs CanModal Verb - ShouldModal Verb - Must
Card 1Modal Verb - Can

What does 'can' mean when talking about ability?

Answer

'Can' shows that someone has the ability to do something. For example: 'I can swim.' This means the person knows how to swim and is able to do it.

Card 2Modal Verb - Can

What is the opposite of 'can'?

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The opposite of 'can' is 'cannot' or 'can't'. It means someone does not have the ability to do something. Example: 'She cannot ride a bike.'…

Card 3Modal Verb - Can

Give an example of 'can' used for permission.

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When we ask for permission, we say: 'Can I go outside?' The answer could be: 'Yes, you can.' This shows 'can' is also used to ask or give permission.

Card 4Modal Verb - May

When do we use 'may'?

Answer

'May' is used to ask or give permission in a polite way. Example: 'May I come in?' It is more formal than 'can'.

Card 5Modal Verb - May vs Can

How is 'may' different from 'can' when asking permission?

Answer

'Can' is friendly and common. 'May' is more polite and formal. For example: 'Can I go?' (friendly) vs 'May I go?' (polite). Both are correct, but 'may' is better in formal situations.

Card 6Modal Verb - Should

What does 'should' mean?

Answer

'Should' is used to give advice or suggest what is right to do. Example: 'You should brush your teeth every day.' It means it's a good idea, but not a strict rule.

Card 7Modal Verb - Should

When do we use 'should not'?

Answer

'Should not' (shouldn't) is used to give advice against doing something. Example: 'You should not eat too much sugar.' It means it's not a good idea.

Card 8Modal Verb - Must

What does 'must' mean?

Answer

'Must' shows that something is very important or necessary. Example: 'You must wear a seatbelt in the car.' If you don’t, it could be dangerous or against the rules.

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What are the important topics in Can, May, Should, Must for ICSE Class 4 English Grammar?
Key topics in Can, May, Should, Must include Can and Cannot (Can't), May and May not, Should and Should not (Shouldn't), Must and Must not (Mustn't). Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
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