10 questions to practise Modal verbs

What's the meaning of the MODAL VERBS in these sentences? Choose the correct meaning.

1. That man CAN'T be an opthalmogist. He looks too young.

• impossibilty

• prohibition

2. 2. You CAN'T wear jeans at work. Men have to wear a suit and a tie.

• impossibilty

• prohibition

3. 3. Did you know that Mozart COULD play the piano by the time he was five?

• possibility

• ability

4. 4. I'm not sure where the café is. I think it COULD be in the next street.

• possibility

• ability

5. 5. When you've finished the test, you MAY quietly leave the room.

• possibility

• permission

6. 6. I'm busy tomorrow but I MAY be able to see you on Thursday. Let me phone you.

• possibility

• permission

7. 7. You know what? I think this rain MIGHT be stopping.

• possibility

• permission

8. 8. I know you're busy, but MIGHT I ask you a quick question?

• possibility

• permission

9. 9. I'm just writing to say congratulations on your engagement. You MUST be really happy!

• certainty

• obligation

10. 10. You MUST make sure that you save all documents in the correct folder.

• certainty

• obligation