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)

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)

Answer explanation

"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)