14. GR5. Continuous Modal Verbs Quiz

What tense can modals be used in when they stress the idea that something is in progress at present?

• Perfect tense

• Future tense

• Continuous tense

• Past tense

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the form of continuous modals?

• The verb + be + the modal ending in -ing

• The modal + be + verb ending in -ing

• The modal + ing + be + the verb

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In the sentence 'It might be raining in Japan right now.', what does the modal 'might' indicate?

• Necessity

• Certainty

• Possibility

• Impossibility

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What do modals of possibility or probability help us do?

• Make definite statements

• Make guesses or draw logical conclusions

• Express commands

• Describe past events

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

It’s noon. George went to bed at 10:00 last night. He ______still be sleeping! There is no way.

• can

• may

• can’t

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Person A: What’s all that noise?

Person B: The neighbour’s son is in a rock band. _________

• They must practice.

• They must be practicing.

• They could be practiced.

• They can't be practicing.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In the sentence 'They must have been sleeping.', what does 'must' indicate?

• Impossibility

• Possibility

• Necessity

• Certainty

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal is used in questions regarding the possibility or probability of actions taking place?

• Might

• Must

• Could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which type of verbs are not used in the continuous form?

• Non-action verbs

• Action verbs

• Intransitive verbs

• Transitive verbs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

If today were Saturday, I __________ in my garden now.

• can't be playing

• must be sleeping

• could be working

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B