YEAR 5 SENTENCE

OBJECTIVE
Recognise and understand how
to use modal verbs indicating
degrees of possibility
For example: might, should, will,
must, could

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Modal verbs Modal verbs
which express
Modal verbs are used in possibility are:
combination with other verbs. • Must
• Shall
• Will
Modal verbs add extra • Could
meaning to the main verb. • Would
• Should
Modal verbs often give us • Can
information about the • May
possibility of something • Might
happening. • Ought
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 Examples of modals in a sentence Modal verbs
which express
• I could go to the party. possibility:
• Anni might not want to go to the park because • Must
she is tired. • Shall
• Lewis should win the race. • Will
• I can meet you by the basketball courts at eight • Could
o clock. • Would
• It would not be sensible to steal the sweets.
• Should
• I ought to go now otherwise I will be late.
• Can
• Marni may leave early to go the dentist.
• May
• Abdul will win the race because he is the fastest.
• Might
• I couldn’t understand how to play the game.
• Ought
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Have a go!
Copy the sentences in which the modal is used to show that something is
not certain.

1. I might eat this sandwich.

2. I will take the stairs.
3. Jamie can drive.
4. Junel might do his homework.
5. I may paint the room green.
6. The meal won’t taste nice.
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How did you do?
Not certain Certain
1. I might eat this sandwich. 2.I will take the stairs.
4. Junel might do his homework. 3.Jamie can drive.
5. I may paint the room green. 6.The meal won’t taste nice.

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Have a go!

Write a sentence for each modal verb.

May Might Could Will
Would Ought Must
Shall Should

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Can you spot the modals in this text?
British summertime does not always live up to our
expectations. Although it should be sunny most of the
time, it would not be wise to assume that it definitely
will be. It might be sunny, but it could also be rainy,
windy or very cold – in August! British summertime
may not always mean days filled with sunshine.
Before leaving the house, it would probably be best to
check the weather forecast – you might need to take
a coat!

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Did you spot the modals?
British summertime does not always live up to our
expectations. Although it should be sunny most of the
time, it would not be wise to assume that it definitely
will be. It might be sunny, but it could also be rainy,
windy or very cold – in August! British summertime
may not always mean days filled with sunshine.
Before leaving the house, it would probably be best to
check the weather forecast – you might need to take
a coat!

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Reflection: what have you learnt about
modal verbs?
Discuss:
• Which modals can be used to show that something is definite?
• Which modals can be used to show that something is not definite?
• Can you think of a sentence which uses a modal to express the possibility of
snow tomorrow?
• Can you think of a sentence which uses a modal to express the possibility of you
being in school tomorrow?

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