Can, May, and Must
Grade 4 - Grammar - Building Confidence
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Which modal auxiliary best completes the sentence? You ___ borrow the class compass once the map lesson begins.
- quickly
- those
- did
- may
In this context, what does "can" show: showing what the class is able to finish?
- a title capitalization rule
- a color adjective
- a direct quotation
- ability
Which sentence uses "can" to show ability?
- The class may choose the first article.
- The class must proofread each section.
- Can is never a modal.
- The class can finish the newsletter by sharing the work.
Which sentence uses "may" to show permission?
- Students can use the hand lens to see tiny details.
- Students must return the hand lens to the tray.
- Permission does not need a modal.
- Students may use the hand lens after directions.
Which sentence uses "must" to show necessity?
- The sentence has no helping verb.
- Writers must cite the source they use.
- Writers may choose one of three sources.
- Writers can use facts from sources.
Which modal auxiliary best completes the sentence? Writers ___ cite the source when they use a fact from it.
- quickly
- under
- must
- did
In this context, what does "may" show: asking permission to use a hand lens?
- a title capitalization rule
- a plural noun
- a direct quotation
- permission
Which sentence uses "can" to show ability?
- You may borrow the compass during the map lesson.
- You must keep the compass away from magnets.
- You ___ borrow the class compass once the map lesson begins.
- You can use a compass to find direction.
Which sentence uses "may" to show permission?
- May is only a month.
- Permission does not need a modal.
- Writers must cite the source they use.
- Writers may choose one of three sources.
Which sentence uses "must" to show necessity?
- The sentence has no helping verb.
- You can use a compass to find direction.
- You may borrow the compass during the map lesson.
- You must keep the compass away from magnets.