Grammar Review 2

We use MAY/MIGHT for:

• Possibility

• Strong belief

• Obligation

We use MUST for:

• Permission

• Obligation

• Possibility

Which of these is used to express ability?

• Will

• Must

• Can

Which sentence has a modal verb showing permission?

• He can paint pretty pictures.

• She may go to your house.

• You should finish your homework.

Which modal verb is used to tell someone that it is a requirement that they do something?

• must

• may

• should

We can definitely win the championship game.

Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• can

• win

• definitely

You ought to tell the truth to the teacher.

Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• truth

• tell

• ought

May I sit down now?

Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• may

• sit

• down

I think my pants are a little too ____________.

• lose

• loose

They are not going to ____________ this game.

• loose

• lose