To Be


Modals II - Concepts
Class - 9th CBSE Subjects
 
 
Concept Explanation
 

To Be

Use of To be:  The verb to be is occasionally used as a modal auxiliary. but it is a strange verb, as it can have either a value of futurity, or a value of obligation , or something between the two supposition.

To be + Infinitive :  This expression is used to

(A)  Express plan : -

  • I am to make a speech tomorrow.
  • She is to leave for the States after marriage.
  • I was to make a speech yesterday.
  • She was to leave for the States for higher study.
  • The last two sentences do not state expressly about the implementation of the plan.

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    Question : 1

    Fill the blank part with correct modal .

    1. She _____________  leave for the States after marriage.

    2. I ___________ make three of these cakes .

    3. I ____________  work in London next year .

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Fill the blank part with correct modal .

    1. The train ___________  leave at 8.

    2. She __________  leave for the States for higher study.

    3. You _____________  get better marks next time. 

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Fill the blank part with correct modal .

    1. The servant ___________  remain in the house till we return .

    2. She ___________  leave for the States for higher study .

    Right Option : C
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