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What Does the Modal Mean?

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Identify the meaning of the highlighted modal verb in each sentence.

1.

Gabriel can sing very well.

possibility
ability

2.

Can you please help me with my science project?

request
suggestion

3.

Could you help me rearrange the furniture in the living room?

request
ability

4.

You may go out with your friends.

giving permission
a request for permission

5.

May I watch a movie with Ned?

giving permission
requesting permission

6.

Tina might be the winner in the triathlon championship.

possibility
suggestion

7.

The old mansion on this road must be worth millions.

absolute necessity
near certainty

8.

Would you like to spend your vacation in New York City?

invitation
permission

9.

Janet will invite Martha and Rose to her slumber party.

necessity
future action

10.

If the pain persists, you should see a dentist.

asking for information
giving advice

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