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Task 7. Writing.
a). Write down two benefits and two limitations of PDAs.
b). Explain in a paragraph how laptops can be beneficial to business people.
c). Write three examples of how tablet PCs can be used in the classroom.
4. MODAL VERBS
Task 1: Study the given grammar material and do given tasks below.
What Are Modal Verbs?
Modal verbs are helping verbs that are used along with main verbs to represent the
ability, possibility and probability of a subject to do an action and emphasise the
necessity of an action.
Examples of Modal Verbs
Let us look at some examples of modal verbs used as auxiliary verbs and their
functions.
How to Use Modal Verbs in Sentences
Given below are a few examples of how modal verbs can be used to indicate the
possibility or probability of an action taking place.
 It might rain in the evening.
 I think they will reach Coimbatore by 8 pm.
 Can you pick up my brother from school on your way home tomorrow?
 I could make some time to help you with your assignments.
 Your friends may come to visit you next week.
 It would not be possible for you to complete all of it by tomorrow evening.
Here are some examples of modal verbs being used to show the necessity and
obligation of the subject to perform a particular set of actions.
 All students of this institution ought to abide by the rules and instructions
provided.
 All employees should follow the dress code strictly.
 You must get yourself checked before the situation becomes worse.
 Your sister will have to apply for a leave request if she wants to take a
month’s leave.
Modal verbs can be used to make offers, suggestions and requests. Check out the
examples given below for know-how.
 It would be better if you did it the other way.
 I could help you if you want.
 Shall I bring you some water to drink?
 Could you please pass me the science record?
 Will you please take care of my son for an hour? I have some grocery
shopping to be done.
These are the ways the words can affect sentences with modal verbs examples:
 obligation (You should do your homework ),
 possibility (I might have pizza for tea ),
 ability (You can ride a bike now) or
 prohibition (You may go out now).