What you will learn in Grade 4
Today's goal: Recognise verb phrases and use can, should, must and may in appropriate sentences.
Main verb: write
A main verb expresses the main action or state in a sentence.
Helping verb: is
A helping verb works with a main verb to form a verb phrase.
Modal: can, should, must, may
Modal verbs express meanings such as ability, advice, possibility or necessity.
She is writing.
In a verb phrase such as “is writing,” the helping verb supports the main verb.
Core idea
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
solve
“solve” carries the main action or meaning of the sentence.
is
“is” helps the main verb show tense, voice or meaning.
should
“should” adds meaning such as advice, possibility or obligation.
See the skill in action
Quick check
Which modal best gives advice: should or must?
Practice like a learner
- Underline the verb phrase: They are learning.
- Choose: You should/must drink water when thirsty.
- Write a sentence with 'can'.
- Write a sentence giving advice with 'should'.
- Explain the difference between 'can' and 'must'.
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