Can, May, and Must
Grade 4 - Grammar - On Level
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Which modal auxiliary best completes the sentence? You ___ borrow the class compass once the map lesson begins.
- under
- may
- quickly
- those
In this context, what does "can" show: showing what the class is able to finish?
- a title capitalization rule
- a plural noun
- ability
- a color adjective
Which sentence uses "can" to show ability?
- The class may choose the first article.
- The class can finish the newsletter by sharing the work.
- The class ___ finish the newsletter if each group writes one section.
- Can is never a modal.
Which sentence uses "may" to show permission?
- The bridge can hold more weight with supports.
- May is only a month.
- The team must record the result.
- The team may test the bridge after lunch.
Which sentence uses "must" to show necessity?
- Students may use the hand lens after directions.
- Must always means maybe.
- Students can use the hand lens to see tiny details.
- Students must return the hand lens to the tray.
Which modal auxiliary best completes the sentence? The class ___ finish the newsletter if each group writes one section.
- can
- those
- under
- did
In this context, what does "must" show: showing a required source rule?
- a direct quotation
- a color adjective
- necessity
- a plural noun
Which sentence uses "can" to show ability?
- You can use a compass to find direction.
- Can is never a modal.
- You ___ borrow the class compass once the map lesson begins.
- You must keep the compass away from magnets.
Which sentence uses "may" to show permission?
- May is only a month.
- Students can use the hand lens to see tiny details.
- Students must return the hand lens to the tray.
- Students may use the hand lens after directions.
Which sentence uses "must" to show necessity?
- Garden helpers must wash their hands after touching soil.
- Garden helpers may use the small shovels.
- The sentence has no helping verb.
- Must always means maybe.