The Magical Garden
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The Magical Garden
One sunny morning, Mia discovered a hidden garden behind her house. The gate creaked as she pushed it open. A tiny fairy appeared and said, “You must follow the rules to enter. You may pick only one flower, and you can talk to the animals, but you must not step on the grass.”
Mia nodded and walked carefully. She saw a rabbit who said, “You should be kind to the flowers.” She picked a golden flower and whispered, “Thank you.” Suddenly, the fairy reappeared. “You may keep the flower, but you must promise to care for it.” Mia agreed, and the garden sparkled with joy.
From that day on, Mia visited the garden often. She knew she could always find peace there, but she must remember the rules. The magical garden became her favorite place.
Comprehension quiz (6 questions)
1. Which modal auxiliary shows a rule Mia must follow?
2. What does the modal auxiliary "may" convey in the story?
3. Which sentence uses a modal auxiliary to give advice?
4. What does the modal auxiliary "must not" tell Mia?
5. What did Mia promise to do?
6. What did the rabbit tell Mia?
Common Core standards for The Magical Garden
Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.
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