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Interactive PodcastThe Secret Life of a Helpful Modal
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The Secret Life of a Helpful Modal
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Many people say that modal verbs ___ us express ability.
Sentence 2
For example, we ___ say 'I can swim' to show what we can do.
Sentence 3
Moreover, modal verbs ___ also help us make requests.
Sentence 4
When we say 'Could you help me?', it shows politeness, and we ___ use 'could' for this.
Sentence 5
So next time you speak, remember that modal verbs ___ make communication easier.