<link href="//maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.1.1/css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet" id="bootstrap-css"> <script src="//maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.1.1/js/bootstrap.min.js"></script> <script src="//cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.2.1/jquery.min.js"></script> <!------ Include the above in your HEAD tag ----------> <h2 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b><a href="https://www.successcds.net/learn-english/modals.html" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Modals Exercise for Class 9</a></b></span></span></span></h2> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The <b>modals in English</b> are words that express levels of ability, obligation, permission, and probability. There are many <a href="https://www.successcds.net/learn-english/modals.html" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">modals</a>, but the most common ones are can, could, may, might, must, should, and would.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Here's a quick exercise to help you practice using the modals.</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Choose a modal verb.</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Write a sentence using the modal verb.</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Repeat the exercise using a different modal verb.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Can you please pass me the salt?</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">I might go to the movies later.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Could you please help me with this?</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>What are modals?</b><br /> <br /> Modals are used to express ability, likelihood, certainty, request, advice, and many other things. There are many different modals, and each one has its own unique meaning.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The most common <a href="https://www.successcds.net/learn-english/modals.html" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">modals in English</a> are can, could, may, might, must, ought, shall, should, and will.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>Can</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The modal can is used to express ability. For example,</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">I can speak Spanish.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>Could</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The modal could is used to express ability in the past. For example,</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">I could speak Spanish when I was in Spain.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>May</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The modal may is used to express possibility. For example,</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">It may snow tonight.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>Might</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The modal might is used to express possibility in the past. For example,</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">It might have snowed last night.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>Must</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The modal must is used to express necessity. For example,</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">You must wear a seatbelt when you drive.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>Ought</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The modal ought is used to express a recommendation. For example,</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">You ought to wear a seatbelt when you drive.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>Shall</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The modal shall is used to express a future intention. For example,</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">I shall call you later.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>Should</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The modal should is used to express what is advisable. For example,</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">You should wear a seatbelt when you drive.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>Will</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The modal will is used to express future action or events. For example,</span></span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">I will call you later.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><b>Conclusion</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The article has provided a detailed understanding of <b>modals</b> and their usage in <a href="https://www.successcds.net/learn-english/modals.html" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">exercises for Class 9</a>. The various types of modals and their usages have been explained with examples. The article has also highlighted the importance of practicing with modals as they help in improving communication skills.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Read: <a href="https://modalsexercise.blogspot.com/2022/03/modals-in-english-grammar.html" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Modals in English Grammar</a></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"> </p>