Class 10 English Unit 7: Grammar I: Use of Modal verbs and Writing I: Email of Invitation

 

Grammar I: Use of Modal verbs

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May: Uses: Permission, possibility, wish.

• Example: "You may leave early today."
• Reason: Giving permission.

Might: Uses: Possibility (less certain than "may"), suggestion.

• Example: "It might rain tomorrow."
• Reason: Indicating a less certain possibility.

Can: Uses: Ability, permission, possibility.

• Example: "She can swim very well."
• Reason: Indicating ability.

Could: Uses: Past ability, polite request, possibility.

• Example: "Could you help me with this?"
• Reason: Making a polite request.

Will: Uses: Future intention, promise, spontaneous decision.

• Example: "I will call you tomorrow."
• Reason: Indicating a future action.

Would: Uses: Polite request, hypothetical situation, past habit.

• Example: "Would you like some coffee?"
• Reason: Making a polite offer.

Shall: Uses: Future action (formal), suggestion, offer.

• Example: "Shall we go for a walk?"
• Reason: Making a suggestion.

Should: Uses: Advice, obligation, expectation.

• Example: "You should study for the exam."
• Reason: Giving advice.

Must: Uses: Obligation, necessity, strong recommendation.

• Example: "You must wear a seatbelt."
• Reason: Indicating necessity or obligation.

A.   Read the sentences below and say whether the words in red are used to express advice, moral, obligation, or compulsion.

a.      You should raise your voice against discrimination. Advice

b.     You must avoid the traffic rules while driving. Obligation

c.      You ought to be fair in your judgment. Moral

B.    Complete the sentences below with should, ought to, or must. Use the negative forms where necessary. (Answers only)

a.      Every child should take good care of their aging parents.

b.     If you want to lose weight, you ought to exercise regularly.

c.      A: Someone picked up my pocket.

B: You must inform the police about it.

d.     A: How was the movie?

B: It was great. You should go and see it.

e.      We mustn't disrespect our nation at any cost.

f.       You look ill. You should see a doctor.

g.     To maintain healthy habits, we should go to bed early and get up early in the morning.

h.     You shouldn't offend people with your harsh words.

i.       We should learn to apologize to people to build trust and cooperation.

j.       If you find someone's goods, you must try to return them to the respective person.

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Writing I: Email of Invitation

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B.    Imagine that you are Niti and that you were unable to attend the function. Write a reply email to Sambridhi apologizing for your inability to attend her brother's wedding due to urgent family business. 

To: smabridhirai@gmail.com

Subject: Apologies for Missing Your Brother's Wedding

Dear Sambridhi,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere apologies for not being able to attend your brother's wedding. Due to an urgent family matter, I was unable to be there to celebrate this joyous occasion with you and your family.

I understand how important this event was and deeply regret missing it. Please convey my best wishes and congratulations to your brother and the entire family. I hope the wedding was beautiful and that everyone will have a wonderful time.

Once again, I am truly sorry for my absence. I look forward to catching up with you soon and hearing all about the wedding.

 

Warm regards,

Niti

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