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Indicating degrees of possibility Using Adverbs & Modal Verbs

Indicating degrees of possibility Using Adverbs & Modal Verbs. Adverbs An adverb tells you more about a verb . Some adverbs tell us how certain we are about the verb. I can probably become a punk rocker. It will possibly be a surprise to my friends.

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Indicating degrees of possibility Using Adverbs & Modal Verbs

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  1. Indicating degrees of possibility Using Adverbs & Modal Verbs

  2. Adverbs An adverb tells you more about a verb. Some adverbs tell us how certain we are about the verb. I can probablybecomea punk rocker. It will possiblybe a surprise to my friends. You will definitelynotice me in the street.

  3. Adverbs You can order these adverbs by certainty. • certainly • definitely • surely • possibly • maybe • never • perhaps What order would you put these in?

  4. Adverbs You can order these adverbs by certainty. • perhaps • never • maybe • definitely • possibly • surely • certainly What order would you put these in?

  5. Adverbs Adverbs of certainty usually go before the main verb. You certainlyneed to be dedicated to become a painter. We will definitelyadmire your art. Some adverbs of certainty can go at the beginning of the sentence . Maybe you will winan award. Perhaps your work will be shared across the world.

  6. Adverbs I will nevergive up on my dream. I will possiblyvisit Australia when I am older. They surelyrecognise her talent. She is probablyplaying football for a team. We definitelylove watching. Can you change the degree of possibility/certainty in these sentences?

  7. Modal Verb should… and must… ought… are all forms of…

  8. Modal Verbs Modal verbs express certainty ability or obligation. should ought and must are the modal verbs of obligation– they state things you’ve got to do.

  9. Modal verbs are placed before the verb they are modifying. I thought I shoulddrive combine harvesters for a job. You ought to travel the world by bike. They musthave jobs that make them happy.

  10. Modal Verbs of obligation You should do a job that gets you out into the fresh air. You ought to work as a doctor. You must become a skydiver.

  11. Modal Verbs Modal verbs express certainty, ability or obligation. may can must might ought shall should would will could

  12. Modal Verbs Modal verbs express certainty, ability or obligation. may can must might ought shall should would will could Which modal verbs are to do with certainty?

  13. Modal Verbs Modal verbs express certainty, ability or obligation. may can must might ought shall should would will could Which modal verbs are to do with ability?

  14. Modal Verbs Modal verbs express certainty, ability or obligation. may can must might ought shall should would will could Which modal verbs are to do with obligation?

  15. Indicating Degrees of Certainty using Modal Verbs I mightwin the race. I will win the race. I maywin the race.  Which sentence is most certain?

  16. Indicating Degrees of Obligation using Modal Verbs You shouldtidy your room. You ought totidy your room. You musttidy your room.  Which sentence has the strongest degree of obligation?

  17. Indicating Ability using Modal Verbs I mightspeak French. I wouldspeak French. I canspeak French. I mustspeak French.  Which sentence indicates ability?

  18. Using Modal Verbs Modal verbs are useful for expressing shades of meaning. I couldtidy my bedroom but I willplay games instead. I am able to tidy but I intend to play games. I shoulddo some homework but I mighthave a sandwich. I feel obliged to work but it is possible that I will eat a sandwich. You cango to the park but must you go? You are able to go to the park but is it necessary?

  19. Using Modal Verbs Use a modal verb in a sentence to… My brother might feed the rabbit. I shall feed the rabbit. indicate that it is certain that you will feed the rabbit. indicate that you are not sure your brother will. indicate that you are able to play the trumpet. indicate that it is possible that an audience will enjoy listening. They may enjoy listening to me play. I can play the trumpet.

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