Any exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission tests a candidate’s understanding of English language. Within English language section, special emphasis is there on testing the application of grammar. Thus, knowing the rules of grammar becomes a must.
In this context, one should know about Modal verbs and their relevance in sentence construction. Although everybody uses Modals in his/her day to day oral & written communication, yet learning them thoroughly is required from the exam perspective. Keeping this in mind, the center for Top SSC CGL Coaching in Delhi has explained below the important concepts related to Modals.
What are Modals?
Unlike main verbs, Modals are auxiliary verbs that are used to indicate modality i.e. likelihood, ability, permission, possibility, suggestion etc. They are auxiliary verbs which do not change their forms and don’t use ‘s’ for the third person singular like the main verbs do. Nor do they have Infinitive/Participle forms. The Modal verbs in English language are: Can, Could, May, Might, Shall, Should, Must, Must not/ May not, Need not, Will, Would & Ought to.
So, now let’s understand the use of these Modals the way it is explained at the institute for SSC CHSL Coaching in Delhi.
(I) CAN
(II) COULD
(III) MAY
(IV) MIGHT
(V) MUST
(VI) MUST NOT / MAY NOT
(VII) NEED NOT
(VIII) OUGHT TO (It is similar to SHOULD)
(IX) SHALL
(X) SHOULD
(XI) WILL
(XII) WOULD
Contracted Forms of Modals
Some Noteworty Points
(A) He had better be here before the play starts. (desperate hope)
(B) They had better be in their limits. (warning)
(C) You had better take the bus to reach sooner. (recommendation)
(A) This has to be the right answer. (certainty)
(B) The figure has to be exact for correct calculation. (necessity)
(C) You have to be at the airport on time. (obligation)
Learning the concepts and rules explained above is undoubtedly a must. However, this understanding of Modals alone may not be enough to crack the questions asked in the exam. You need to attempt sufficient number of practice questions to develop the speed and skill required to leave your competitors behind. You may have joined the Best SSC Coaching Institute in Delhi, but without practice and self study cracking the exam is just not possible.
Summary
This article has been written for widening your knowledge related to Modals & their correct usage. For any issues, doubts, queries do feel free to write to vidyagurudelhi@gmail.com and expect a prompt reply.
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