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Sometimes when we write, we need to show the possibility or likelihood of something happening.
We do this using modal verbs.
Modal verbs are words that show whether something is possible or likely.
We could go for a walk, but it is raining.
This shows the likelihood of something happening; they could go for a walk, but as it is raining, it seems likely that they won't!
This sentence would work with should too!
There are other modal verbs that show possibility too...
We may be late due to the traffic.
The use of the modal verb may here, suggests that there is a possibility that they will be late.
The modal verb might would also work here!
In this activity, you will see some modal verbs in action and try to spot what they are doing in the sentence.
Ready? Let's answer some questions.
