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Verbs: Modals — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

What Verbs: Modals covers in ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include What modals are, Permission: can.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar · 2026-27

Topics in Verbs: Modals

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1. What modals are

  • A modal is a verb used to express the mood or attitude of a speaker.
  • Modals are always followed by a main verb.
  • The main verb after a modal stays in root form.
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2. Permission: can, may, could

  • Can, may, and could are used for permission.
  • Can is informal.
  • May is polite.
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3. Ability and accomplishment: can, could, be able to

  • Can shows ability in the present.
  • Could shows ability in the past.
  • Be able to can be used in any tense.
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4. Possibility: may, might, could

  • May suggests a good possibility.
  • Might suggests a weak possibility.
  • Could suggests a still weaker possibility.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Modals as verbs that express mood, attitude, and related meanings

Meaning of a modalCommonly used modalsBasic structurePermissionAbilityPossibilitySuggestion, advice, dutyPromise

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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.
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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