Question

Q.6. Pick out the Modal Auxiliary from the following sentences and write what it express:-
1. May I use your book, Sai ?
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2. Could I use your phone for a minute ?
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3. Perhaps it will rain today.
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4. You should try to reduce your weight.
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5. You can go for the picnic.
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Answer 1

Answer:

may -50% possibility

could - past ability

perhaps - 40 - 60%possibility

should - advice

can - ability

hope it helps

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. May I use your book, Sai ?

Ans. may - Modal Auxilliary of Permission

2. Could I use your phone for a minute ?

Ans. Could- Modal Auxiliary of Assistance

3. Perhaps it will rain today.

Ans. will- Modal auxiliary of Possibility

4. You should try to reduce your weight.

Ans. should - Modal auxiliary of Advice

5. You can go for the picnic.

Ans. can - Modal auxiliary of Ability