| Modal Auxiliaries
These express ideas such as possibility, probability, ability, certainty, willingness, obligation, permission, necessity, request, compulsion etc.
Examples
I can carry the load (ability)
We may see tomorrow (probability)
I must do the assignment (certainty)
They will come (possibility)
You must do your assignment now (compulsion)
You can go there. (permission)
Evaluation:
Say the function of each of the underlined verb in each of the sentences below.
Harry is tall
Bola sings
Olawale was singing
I can swim
You may go home
Reading Assignment
Auxiliary Verbs
Reference
English Grammar for Junior Secondary Schools. Page 47 to 50
Topic: Present Tense
Content
A verb that refers to the present time is said to be in the present tense.
Examples
I write letters to him.
I run errands for my mother
We pray together every morning
Many types so fast
She goes to School.
More verbs (Present tense)
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