Modal Verbs Quiz

Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express ability or possibility?

• shall

• might

• may

• can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct modal auxiliary verb to complete the sentence: I ________ swim when I was five years old.

• should

• will

• could

• can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express obligation or necessity?

• might

• should

• can

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct modal auxiliary verb to complete the sentence: You ________ eat your vegetables to stay healthy.

• can

• must

• don't have to

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express advice or recommendation?

• would

• might

• could

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct modal auxiliary verb to complete the sentence: We ________ go to the party if we finish our homework.

• may

• should

• must

• can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express possibility or probability?

• can

• might

• will

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct modal auxiliary verb to complete the sentence: She ________ be tired after running a marathon.

• can

• must

• should

• will

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express past ability or possibility?

• should

• could

• may

• can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct modal auxiliary verb to complete the sentence: They ________ win the game if they practice more.

• can

• might

• may

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B