Modal Verbs

Elige la respuesta correcta.

____ you help me?

• CAN

• MAY

• SHOULD

• MUST

Answer explanation

Can you help me?

En frases interrogativas, el uso de "can" puede solicitar permiso o preguntar sobre posibilidades.

Elige la respuesta correcta.

They ____ practice more if they want to win the championship.

• CAN

• MAY

• SHOULD

• MIGHT

Answer explanation

They should practice more if they want to win the championship.

"Should" indica un obligación o recomendación. Refleja una opinión sobre lo que es correcto.

Elige la respuesta correcta.

You ____ not drink and drive.

• WOULD

• MAY

• MUST

• MIGHT

Answer explanation

You must not drink and drive.

"Must" indica una obligación, prohibición o necesidad.

____ you always be late?

• Must

• May

• Might

• Would

Answer explanation

Must you always be late?

Es posible también usar "must" para preguntas retóricas.

I ____ like to go to New York someday.

• May

• Would

• Should

• Will

Answer explanation

I would like to go to New York someday.

Se usa "would like" para declarar una preferencia.

It ____ be dangerous to drive if you are tired.

• can

• shall

• should

• was

Answer explanation

It can be dangerous to drive if you are tired.

"Can" indica posibilidad.

____ you help me move?

• Might

• Will

• Should

• Must

Answer explanation

Will you help me move?

Se utiliza "will" en frases interrogativas para pedir información, un favor o sobre opciones.

Megan ____ play both the piano and the guitar.

• would

• can

• must

• should

Answer explanation

Megan can play both the piano and the guitar.

"Can" indica habilidad o posibilidad. En estos casos puede ser traducido como "poder" en español.

Start eating without me, I ____ be late.

• must

• can

• might

• would

Answer explanation

Start eating without me, I might be late.

Se usa "might" para indicar posibilidades en el presente o el futuro.

You ____ wear a helmet when riding your bike.

• must

• can

• would

• may

Answer explanation

You must wear a helmet when riding your bike.

"Must" indica una obligación, prohibición o necesidad.