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Can, Could and Should: Build Modal Forms

A2-B1 Level

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Question 1

Complete the comment using the supplied words.

Modal: should. I (not / approve) a change that still exposes private messages.

Grammar review

The modal is given, so your job is to build the sentence around it. Put the base verb after can, could or should. For a negative, add not after the modal. In a question, move the modal before the supplied subject.

Read the whole comment before writing. A statement, a negative and a question can use the same modal but need different word order. These comments practise form; they do not ask you to decide that only one modal could sound natural in a real code review. Full and contracted negatives are accepted.

What to check

Statement: modal + base verb | Negative: modal + not + base verb | Question: modal + subject + base verb

1.We can review the draft together.
2.You should not expose private data.
3.Could Jo clarify the change?

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💡 Tips for Success

•Read the whole comment before arranging the supplied words.
•Modals are followed by the base verb, without to.
•Both full and contracted negatives are accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the modal already supplied?

Can, could and should can overlap in real requests and suggestions. This exercise gives you the modal and checks word order and negative forms, so it can score your answer fairly.