Use modal auxiliaries can, may, must, should, would (L.4.1.c) with appropriate strength
Exercise Difficulty 4 ~9 min eng.g4.f.ex_16

Modal Variety Revision

Prompt

Take your essay draft. Find every modal. Highlight. Are you OVER-using one (e.g., CAN three+ times)? Revise to vary modals while keeping the strength appropriate. Annotate each modal change in green pencil.

How it's presented
mode revision on handwriting
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
All modals highlightedOver-used modal identified≥2 modals replaced for varietyStrength match preserved
Hints
  1. Variety doesn't mean random — match strength to claim.
  2. Should is the persuasive sweet spot at G4.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Replaces modal without checking strength match.
  • Removes modal entirely instead of substituting.
Used in lessons