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Modal Verbs Mastery

Authored by Michelle Galvez

English

9th Grade

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Modal Verbs Mastery
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: She can sing beautifully.

will

could

must

can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Use a modal verb to complete the sentence: I ________ swim when I was five years old.

should

could

can

will

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Differentiate between a modal verb and an auxiliary verb.

Modal verbs are only used in formal writing, while auxiliary verbs are used in informal speech.

Modal verbs are used for past actions, while auxiliary verbs are used for future actions.

Modal verbs express necessity, possibility, ability, or permission, while auxiliary verbs are used to form tenses, moods, voices, etc.

Modal verbs are always followed by a main verb, while auxiliary verbs can stand alone.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Conjugate the modal verb 'must' in the present simple tense.

must, musts

musted

musting

mustn't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Explain the meaning of the modal verb 'could' in the context: He could have gone to the party.

Permission in the future

Obligation in the past

Certainty in the present

Possibility or ability in the past

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Write a sentence using a modal verb to express necessity.

You must finish your homework before going out to play.

You should finish your homework before going out to play.

You might finish your homework before going out to play.

You can finish your homework before going out to play.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Identify the modal verb in the sentence: You should study for the exam.

can

will

have

should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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