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Modal verbs

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I can identify a modal verb and its purpose in a clause.

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The verb carries the tense of a sentence. A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb. A modal verb is most often paired with the main verb of a clause. A modal verb is not paired with the main verb if it appears in a question. A modal verb expresses the degree of possibility, intent, ability or necessity of the clause.

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