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JSS3: ENGLISH LANGUAGE - 1ST TERM
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Comprehension A
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Comprehension B
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Vocabulary Development A
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Vocabulary Development B
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Grammatical Accuracy
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Spoken English
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Literature
Lesson 8,
Topic 3
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Structure: Expressing Possibility using “may”, “might”, “can” and “could”
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Topic Content:
- Expressing Possibility using “may”, “might”, “can” and “could”
The following modal auxiliary can be used to express possibility.
Examples are:
1. He may be elected president of the association.
2. She might be happy with her husband.
3. Omotola may come tomorrow.
4. If only Omotola were here, I could ask her about it.
5. You can speak French if you try.
6. He might be awarded a scholarship.
7. She may win.
Evaluation:
Make use of the following modal auxiliary verbs ought to, can, could, might, may, will in sentences.
Reference:
Contemporary English Grammar Pg 136 – 137
Reading Assignment:
Contemporary English Grammar Page 136 – 137 by Murthy, J.D.
ANSWERS TO THE EVALUATION
Make use of the following auxillary verbs ought to, can , could, might, may, will in sentences
1)We ought to respect our elders.
2)She can make cakes very well.
3)Ade could not play the drum well.
4)The students might go home today.
5)We may not attend the graduation.
6)We will make our schhol proud.