Modal Verbs Quiz (5th Year High School)

Which modal verb expresses ability in the present tense?

• should

• would

• can

• must

"They may arrive late due to the traffic." This sentence expresses certainty about their arrival.

• true

• false

We _____ take an umbrella, the forecast predicts rain. (Use the most appropriate modal verb)

She promised her mother she ______ do all her homework before going out. (Complete the sentence using the correct modal verb)

Which modal verb suggests someone's opinion or recommendation?

• shall

• must

• could

• should

The doctor said, "You will not eat any sugary foods for a week." (Identify and correct the modal verb error)

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Answer explanation

"You must not eat any sugary foods for a week."

Because is something mandatory.

We ______ have known the answer if we studied more. (Use the appropriate past tense modal verb)

"He would have helped us if he had been asked." This sentence refers to a hypothetical situation in the past.

• False

• True

We shall never forget the kindness you showed us. (Identify and correct the modal verb error)

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"We will never forget the kindness you showed us." ("shall" is too formal in this context)

If I were you, I ______ take a break and come back to the problem later. (Complete the sentence with the correct modal verb for advice)