Question 9 of 19intermediate💡 UnderstandMatching3 marks

The words given in Column A are helping verbs. Match the helping verbs in Column A with their functions in Column B. Column A: 1. may, 2. should, 3. can, 4. must, 5. need to, 6. used to. Column B: a. past habit, b. suggestion, c. compulsion, d. advice, e. ability, f. necessity

Correct Answer
  1. may - b. suggestion; 2. should - d. advice; 3. can - e. ability; 4. must - c. compulsion; 5. need to - f. necessity; 6. used to - a. past habit
Exercise: Let us learn | Q: 2(a) | (Page Page 5)
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Explanation

The chapter introduces modal verbs through sentences from Daadi's letter. 'You may share them with your friends' shows suggestion; 'You should try to remember these cures' shows advice; 'It can help to control cough and cold' shows ability; 'You must consult an elder before you use them' shows compulsion; 'I need to soak the methi seeds overnight' shows necessity; 'I used to put heeng water on your tummy' shows past habit.

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