Modal Verbs Quiz

What is the modal verb for expressing ability?

• shall

• may

• might

• can

Which modal verb is used to ask for permission?

• can

• may

• should

• must

What modal verb is used to make a polite request?

• may

• must

• could

• should

Which modal verb is used to express obligation?

• can

• should

• might

• must

What modal verb is used to talk about past ability?

• can

• may

• could

• should

Which modal verb is used to express future possibility?

• can

• might

• will

• shall

Fill in the blank: I ___ swim when I was younger.

• should

• can

• may

• could

Fill in the blank: You ___ go to the party if you finish your homework.

• could

• should

• can

• must

Fill in the blank: ___ I go to the bathroom, please?

• Can

• Will

• May

• Should

Fill in the blank: We ___ help our parents with the chores.

• can

• will

• should

• must