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Verbs: Modals — Chapter Summary

ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

Summary of Verbs: Modals for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar. Part of the ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar syllabus.

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Overview

Modals are verbs that show the mood or attitude of a speaker. They do not work alone in normal sentences and are followed by a main verb in root form. They are used to show permission, ability, possibility, suggestion, advice, duty, promise, request, necessity, compulsion, prohibition, and wish.

Key Concepts

A modal is a verb used

A modal is a verb used to express the mood or attitude of a speaker. Common modals are can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must, ought

Modals are always followed by

Modals are always followed by a main verb. The main verb is used in root form. Modals do not change form with the person or number of the subject. In

Can is informal

Can is informal, may is polite, and could is more polite than may. Can, may, and could are used to ask for or give permission.

Can shows ability in the present

Can shows ability in the present. Could shows ability in the past. Be able to can be used in any tense. Could keep wickets shows knowledge or ability,

May shows a good possibility

May shows a good possibility, might shows a weak possibility, and could shows a still weaker possibility. Could can also show a very weak future possi

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what modals are and how they function with a main verb.
  • Recognise the most commonly used modals.
  • Use can, may, and could for permission.
  • Use can, could, and be able to for ability.
  • Use may, might, and could for possibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Verbs: Modals for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar?
Key topics in Verbs: Modals include What modals are, Permission: can, may, could, Ability and accomplishment: can, could, be able to, Possibility: may, might, could. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise Verbs: Modals for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 72 practice questions on Verbs: Modals. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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