GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
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What is the function of the modal verb “may” in this sentence?"When you’ve finish the test, you may quietly leave the room.”
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permission
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impossibility
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possibility
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -"May” is a modal verb most commonly used to express possibility. It can also be used to give or request permission, although this usage is becoming less common.
Detailed explanation-2: -Modal verbs show possibility, intent, ability, or necessity. Because they’re a type of auxiliary verb (helper verb), they’re used together with the main verb of the sentence.
Detailed explanation-3: -Can, could, may, might. The most common modal verbs to talk about permission are can, could, may and might.
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