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Modal Verb Basics - Quiz 1 Answers

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  • Jack could get to work earlier.
    Answer: It's possible for Jack to get to work earlier.

  • Jack must get to work earlier.
    Answer: It's absolutely necessary for Jack to get to work earlier.

  • Jack should get to work earlier.
    Answer: It's a good idea for Jack to get to work earlier.

  • Jack needs to get to work earlier.
    Answer: It's important for Jack to get to work earlier.

  • Jack might get to work earlier.
    Answer: It's a possibility that Jack might get to work earlier.

  • Jack has to get to work earlier.
    Answer: It's absolutely necessary for Jack to get to work earlier and someone forces him to do so.

  • Jack couldn't get to work earlier.
    Answer: Jack's unable to get to work earlier.

  • Jack doesn't have to get to work earlier.
    Answer: It isn't necessary for Jack to get to work earlier.

  • Jack mustn't get to work earlier.
    Answer: It's forbidden for Jack to get to work earlier.

  • Jack shouldn't get to work earlier.
    Answer: It isn't a good idea for Jack to get to work earlier.

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