May vs Can Quiz
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is used to ask for permission?
can
will
should
may
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is used to talk about ability?
capability
inability
capacity
competence
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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