english grammar class - 9 modals ppt.pptx

Modals

1. Name – Shanvi Mahajan Class-9 Section- d subject- English

2. Introduction to modal verbs Modal verbs are a special class of auxiliary verbs that express different
degrees of possibility, necessity, obligation, and permission.
Understanding how to use modal verbs is crucial for clear and effective
communication in English.

3. Definition of Modal verbs Auxiliary Verbs
Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verb that combine with a main verb to express mood or attitude
2 Expresses Modality
They convey the speaker’s judgment, opinion, or attitude about the
likelihood, permission, or necessity of the action expressed by the main verb

4. Diverse Meanings
Modal verbs have a wide range of meanings, including ability, possibility, permission, obligation and more .

5. Expressing Ability ; can,could Can
Expresses present ability or skill.
E.g. I can speak three languages. could
Expresses past ability or potential.
E.g. When I was younger, I could run a mile in 5

6. Expressing Permission: may, might May Expresses formal or official permission.
E.g. You may leave the classroom now.
Might
Expresses tentative or uncertain permission
E.g. You might be able to go to the party
if you finish your homework first.

7. Expressing Obligation: shall, should, must, ought to Shall/should
Expresses strong obligation or expectation.
Must
Expresses necessity or an absolute requirement.
Ought to
Expresses moral obligation or what is the right thing to do.

8. Expressing Possibility: may, might, could May, might
Expresses uncertain or tentative possibility.
E.g. It may rain later today. You might be able to
finish the project on time.
could
Expresses a weaker form of possibility.
E.g. The weather could be nice this weekend.

9. Expressing Necessity: must, have to Must Expresses a strong personal obligation and or necessity . Have to Expresses an external or impersonal obligation.