EXPRESSING ATTITUDE

Choose the function described by the modal in the sentence.

"She may visit her grandmother on the way to her office."

• Seeking permission

• Expressing possibility

• Giving advice

• Expressing ability

Choose the function described by the modal in the sentence.

"Simran has sprained her ankle, but still she can walk."

• Expressing necessity

• Expressing possibility

• Giving advice

• Expressing ability

Choose the sentence that is a correct modal representation.

• Roger Federer may win the Wimbledon title this year.

• Andy Murray may not win the Wimbledon title this year.

• John McEnroe dare not threaten the umpire.

• All of the above are correct.

Choose the sentence that is a correct modal representation.

• Manav need not go to the school to pick up his son.

• Manav mays go to the school to pick up his son.

• Manav may goes to the school to pick up his son.

• All three are incorrect modal representations.

Choose the sentence that is NOT a correct modal representation.

• 1. He must wear his seat belt while driving.

• 2. He musts wear his seat belt while driving.

• 3. He must weared his seat belt while driving.

• Both options 2 and 3 are not correct representations, but option 1 is.

Identify the modal and the main verb in the following sentence.

"The plumber was supposed to be here at 7 PM so he may come any moment now."

• may, to be.

• may, was.

• may, come.

• supposed, come.

Choose the functions described by the modals in these sentences.

A: The curry is bland. Would you please pass some salt?

B: You should not take any salt.

• Making a request - giving advice.

• Making a request - expressing possibility.

• Expressing necessity - giving advice.

• Seeking permission - expressing ability.

Choose the functions described by the modals in these sentences.

A: Could I come to the birthday party with you?

B: Yes, you may.

• Making a request - giving permission.

• Making a request - giving advice.

• Giving advice - seeking permission.

• Offering assistance - expressing ability.

Choose the function described by the modal in the sentence.

"'You must go to your room and study,' roared the mother."

• Expressing necessity

• Expressing possibility

• Giving advice

• Expressing ability

Choose the function described by the modal in the sentence.

"May I leave the office early?"

• Seeking permission

• Offering assistance.

• Giving advice

• Expressing ability