Modal Verbs: Ability & Possibility

How can the ability to do something be expressed in English?

• to can

• to have the ability to

• to be able to

• to can do

What is the correct way to express the possibility of future events with modal verbs?

• Using modal verbs such as 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'shall', and 'will' among others.

• Using adjectives instead of modal verbs

• Employing only the verb 'to be' to express possibilities

• Using only adverbs instead of modal verbs

What modal verb is used to express high probability of current situations (not 100%)?

• must

• can

• will

• should

How can the possibility of past events be expressed with modal verbs?

• would have + past participle of the verb

• may have + past participle of the verb

• could have + past participle of the verb

• should have + past participle of the verb

What is the correct way to express the probability of present decisions with modal verbs?

• Combining modal verbs with nouns instead of verbs

• Using only modal verbs in the past

• Using adjectives instead of modal verbs

• Using modal verbs like 'will', 'must', 'may', 'might', etc.

What is the modal verb most used to express abilities in English?

• shall

• may

• must

• can

What is the grammatical structure to express ability in the future?

• Compound future of the verb 'can' + Infinitive of the main verb

• Simple past of the verb 'can' + Infinitive of the main verb

• Present of the verb 'can' + Infinitive of the main verb

• Simple future with 'will' + the verb phrase 'be able' + the infinitive of the main verb

What is the modal verb used to express no probability of somehing in the present?

• can´t

• can

• must

• will