Year 6 · English · Free Printable
Modal Verbs and Adverbs
Use modality to express probability, obligation and degrees of certainty.
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Learning Intention
Students use modal verbs and adverbs to express probability and obligation.
Australian Curriculum
Supports Year 6 English learning. (AC9E6LA05)
Teacher Notes
Explore how changing a modal verb shifts the certainty of a sentence.
Skills Practised
- Modal verb use
- Expressing certainty
- Grammar in context
About This Worksheet
This Year 6 English worksheet explores how modal verbs and adverbs can change the strength or certainty of a statement. Students practise making deliberate language choices when expressing probability and obligation.
What Students Practise
- Identifying modal verbs and adverbs.
- Comparing different levels of certainty.
- Using modality appropriately in sentences.
How to Use It
Ask students to compare pairs of sentences and discuss which sounds more certain or more forceful. Encourage them to explain how a single word changes the meaning for the reader.
Parent Tip
Use everyday examples such as “You might finish” and “You will finish.” Ask your child how the two statements differ and what the speaker is communicating.