Modal Verbs and Adverbs of Possibility

Categories: English, Key Stage 2
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About Course

How sure are you? In this Year 5 grammar course you will learn to use modal verbs such as might, should, will and must, and adverbs such as perhaps, surely and definitely, to show how likely or necessary something is – and use them in persuasive writing.

Tutwoo Kids is an independent learning service. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education, Ofqual or any exam board, and Tutwoo Kids certificates are not qualifications. Content was checked against the national curriculum for England in October 2026.

What Will You Learn?

  • Identify modal verbs and the main verbs they help Use modal verbs to show possibility, ability and necessity Use adverbs such as perhaps, probably and surely to show degrees of possibility Choose modal verbs and adverbs to make writing persuasive

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What is a modal verb?
  • How sure are you? Degrees of possibility
  • Using modals to persuade

For grown-ups
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