• We can use modal verbs to show our level of certainty; the
modals of certainty are divide into two parts: certain and
uncertain
• Modal verbs can be used to express ideas about the past,
present, and future. The most definite degree of certainty
can be expressed with “will” and won’t, followed by must and
can’t/couldn’t, should and shouldn’t, may and may not, and
might/could and might not, which express the least definite
degree of certainty.
Present Time
Past Time
Future Time

Degrees of certainty structure power point

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    • We canuse modal verbs to show our level of certainty; the modals of certainty are divide into two parts: certain and uncertain • Modal verbs can be used to express ideas about the past, present, and future. The most definite degree of certainty can be expressed with “will” and won’t, followed by must and can’t/couldn’t, should and shouldn’t, may and may not, and might/could and might not, which express the least definite degree of certainty.
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