Modal Verbs Quiz

Which modal verb is used to show the ability to do something repeatedly in the past?

• Couldn't

• Was able to

• Were able to

• Could

In which situation do we use 'was/were able to'?

• To show present action

• To show future action

• To show past repeated action

• To show past single action

What is the negative form of 'was/were able to'?

• Could

• Able to

• Wasn't able to

• Can

Which sentence demonstrates the use of 'could' for past repeated action?

• When I was young, I could run very fast

• He was able to win the race

• She couldn't win the race

• Ben couldn't drive a few years ago

What does 'couldn't' indicate?

• Ability to do something in the future

• Inability to do something in the present

• Inability to do something in the past

• Ability to do something repeatedly in the past

Which modal verb is used to show the ability to do something in a particular situation in the past?

• Could

• Able to

• Was able to

• Can

What is the negative form of 'could'?

• Able to

• Wasn't able to

• Can

• Could

Which sentence demonstrates the use of 'was/were able to' for past single action?

• She couldn't win the race

• He was able to win the race

• Ben couldn't drive a few years ago

• When I was young, I could run very fast

What is the opposite of 'could'?

• Was able to

• Able to

• Couldn't

• Can

Which modal verb is used to show the ability to do something in the future?

• Could

• Was able to

• Can

• Able to