Question

I can draw pictures if I've anything sharp to scratch with. (Pick out the modal auxiliary and state its function)​

Answer 1

Answer:

I can draw picture if anything start to secrete with modal auxiliary

Answer 2

The modal auxiliary in the sentence: 'I can draw pictures if I've anything sharp to scratch with' is 'can'. The function of this modal auxiliary is stated below:

• 'Can' is used to express the ability to do something, to ask for permission, or to suggest a possibility of an event. For example, I can dance, you can easily do this, she can work faster to complete this task within time, etc.
• The use of 'can' shows that a person or an object has the potential to do a particular work.
• Other commonly used modal auxiliaries are may, might, should, ought to, will, shall, must, could, would, etc.