1. How important are modals in writing? Show an example.

• In academic writing, modal verbs are most frequently used to indicate logical possibility and least frequently used to indicate permission. Notice that the same modal can have different strengths when it's used for different functions (e.g., may or can).

2. Apart from writing, where can you apply what you have learned in this lesson?

• A theme is the message, or lesson, that the reader learns by reading the story. Sometimes a story has a particular kind of message, known as a moral. A moral is a type of message that teaches a reader a life lesson, such as what is right or wrong, how to make decisions, or how to treat other people.

3. When did you realize that you had come up with the best solution for survival in Activity 1?

• When I find something on the road, based upon its importance I will act. If it is fully covered and appears to be doubtful, I will inform it to the nearby police station.