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In 'The Magical Garden,' Mia discovers a hidden garden with rules she must follow. This engaging story uses modal auxiliaries like 'can,' 'may,' and 'must' to teach students about conveying conditions, aligning with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.c. The story includes questions to reinforce learning, making it a great resource for fourth-grade language arts. Keywords: modal auxiliaries, short story, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.c, grammar for kids, educational stories, language arts.
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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.
Which modal auxiliary shows a rule Mia must follow?
canmaymustshould
What does the modal auxiliary "may" convey in the story?
A requirementA possibilityA suggestionA prohibition
Which sentence uses a modal auxiliary to give advice?
“You must follow the rules.”“You should be kind to the flowers.”“You can talk to the animals.”“You may pick only one flower.”
What does the modal auxiliary "must not" tell Mia?
She is allowed to do something.She is prohibited from doing something.She is advised to do something.She is able to do something.
What did Mia promise to do?
Step on the grassCare for the golden flowerPick all the flowersTalk to the fairy
What did the rabbit tell Mia?
To pick more flowersTo be kind to the flowersTo leave the gardenTo step on the grass
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