Modal Verbs Quiz

Choose the correct modal according to its function:

____ you be able to bring your camera when you visit? (request)

• Ought to

• Would

• Must

• Shall

Choose the correct modal according to its function:

She ____ speak three languages fluently. (ability)

• must

• should

• can

• might

What are modal verbs used for?

• to indicate mood or tone of the main verb

• to show direction, place, or time

• to modify a noun

• to connect clauses or sentences together

Choose the correct modal according to its function:

Dave ____ apologize for the inconvenience he caused yesterday. (obligation)

• cannot

• must not

• could

• ought to

The following are functions of modal verbs, EXCEPT:

• Expression

• Permission

• Obligation

• Suggestion

Identify the function of the modal verb in the sentence:

Judging by the clouds, it MIGHT rain today.

• Command

• Request

• Ability

• Possibility

Identify the function of the modal verb in the sentence:

SHALL I bring you some water?

• Obligation

• Request

• Offer

• Prediction

Identify the function of the modal verb in the sentence:

Everyone MUST be here by lunch time, otherwise they will be left behind.

• Command

• Advice

• Possibility

• Ability

True or false:

Add "not" after the modal verb to make it negative.

• True

• False

True or false:

Modal verbs are a type of conjunction.

• True

• False