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Modal Verbs: Can, May and Must

Literacy / ELA4th Grade

Learn what can, may and must mean, circle the best modal verb in six sentences, tick whether each modal shows ability, permission, possibility or necessity, and write class-trip rules using all three.

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Learning goal
I can use can, may and must to show ability, permission, possibility and things that have to happen.
Level
Level 3 of 5 (Core)
Learning path
Grammar and conventions, step 5 of 6
Teaching style
Guided practice. Clear steps: an example, then practice that builds to independence.
Ages and thinking
Ages 9–10 · Apply · British spelling
Includes
Worksheet, clear instructions and an answer key for grown-ups
US standards
CCSS L.4.1c
National Curriculum in England
Year 5 · English: grammar (modal verbs to show degrees of possibility)
Australian Curriculum v9
Year 3 · English: AC9E3LA02
  • AC9E3LA02 evaluative language and modal verbs

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