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ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

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Modal verbsModal structureAdvice and suggestionNecessity and compulsion
Card 1Modal verbs

What is a modal?

Answer

A modal is a verb used to express the mood or attitude of a speaker. Modals help show ideas such as permission, ability, advice, request, and necessity.

Card 2Modal structure

What do modals usually do in a sentence?

Answer

Modals are usually followed by a main verb. The main verb comes in root form. For example: should visit, must attend, may use, can park, may take, could open.

Card 3Modal structure

Can a modal stand alone?

Answer

A modal cannot stand alone except in a question tag. For example: You can lift this box, can't you? Here, the modal can is used alone in the tag.

Card 4Modal structure

Do modals change with the subject?

Answer

No. Modals do not change form with the person or number of the subject. For example: I must go, he must go, we must go, and they must go.

Card 5Modal structure

What form of the main verb is used after a modal?

Answer

The main verb after a modal must be in root form. Present participle, past form, and past participle are not used after a modal.

Card 6Advice and suggestion

What does should express?

Answer

Should is used for advice or suggestion. Example: "You should regularly visit your dentist." It gives a helpful suggestion about what is the right thing to do.

Card 7Necessity and compulsion

What does must express?

Answer

Must expresses necessity or compulsion. Example: "They must attend tomorrow’s meeting." It shows that something is necessary or required.

Card 8Necessity and compulsion

What is the difference between must and have to?

Answer

Must suggests the desire of the speaker. Have to suggests an external compulsion, such as a rule or authority. Example: "You must pay the dues on time." and "In the army you have to polish your shoes …

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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.
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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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