May vs Can Quiz

What is the meaning of 'may'?

• Modal verb expressing possibility or permission.

• Modal verb expressing prohibition.

• Modal verb expressing obligation.

• Modal verb expressing certainty.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of 'can'?

• The meaning of 'can' depends on the context.

• 'Can' is a type of musical instrument.

• 'Can' refers to a slang term for toilet.

• 'Can' means a metal container.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which word is used to ask for permission?

• can

• will

• should

• may

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which word is used to talk about ability?

• capability

• inability

• capacity

• competence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the difference between 'may' and 'can'?

• The difference between 'may' and 'can' is that 'may' is more formal and polite, while 'can' is more informal and direct. 'May' is also used to express possibility or uncertainty, while 'can' is not.

• There is no difference between 'may' and 'can'

• 'May' is used for ability while 'can' is used for permission

• 'Can' is more formal and polite than 'may'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct sentence: 1. May I go to the restroom? 2. Can I go to the restroom?

• 4. Must I go to the restroom?

• 3. Should I go to the restroom?

• 1. May I go to the restroom?

• 2. Can I go to the restroom?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct sentence: 1. May you help me with this? 2. Can you help me with this?

• 1. May you help me with this?

• 3. Could you help me with this?

• 2. Can you help me with this?

• 4. Would you help me with this?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct sentence: 1. I may play the piano. 2. I can play the piano.

• I might play the piano.

• I cannot play the piano.

• I can play the piano.

• I won't play the piano.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct sentence: 1. May I have a glass of water? 2. Can I have a glass of water?

• 2. Can I have a glass of water?

• 3. Could I have a glass of water?

• 1. May I have a glass of water?

• 4. Should I have a glass of water?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct sentence: 1. May I borrow your pen? 2. Can I borrow your pen?

• 1. May I borrow your pen?

• Can I take your pen?

• Can I lend you my pen?

• Can I borrow your pen?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B