Modal Verbs Quiz

Is 'could' the past tense of 'can'?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Sometimes

Can 'can' be used to talk about ability?

• Yes

• No

• Rarely

• It depends

Which modal verb is used to make requests?

• Can

• Could

• Both can be used

• Neither can be used

Which modal verb is used to express possibilities?

• Can

• Could

• Both can be used

• Neither can be used

Can modal verbs 'can' and 'could' be used interchangeably?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• It depends on the context

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• I could to swim when I was young.

• I could swim when I was young.

• Both are grammatically correct

• Neither are grammatically correct

Which modal verb is commonly used for making polite requests?

• Can

• Could

• Both can be used

• Neither can be used

Which modal verb is used to show past ability?

• Can

• Could

• Both can be used

• Neither can be used

Which sentence is correct?

• I can to speak Spanish.

• I can speak Spanish.

• Both are correct

• Neither are correct

Which modal verb is used to express possibility in the past?

• Can

• Could

• Both can be used

• Neither can be used