Modal Verbs for Certainty, Probability & Possibility

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12th Grade
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Diana Renke
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the level of certainty in the following statement: 'She must be at home by now.'
Uncertain
Low
High
Medium
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Determine the probability in the scenario: 'It is raining heavily, what is the probability of a flood occurring?'
The probability is 99.9%
The probability is about 50%
The probability is 0%
The probability cannot be determined without more specific information.
Tags
CCSS.7.SP.C.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use a modal verb to show certainty in the sentence: 'He __ have finished his homework by now.'
must
can
should
will
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Discuss the likelihood of winning the lottery in a given scenario.
The likelihood of winning the lottery in a given scenario is very slim.
There is an equal chance for everyone to win the lottery in a given scenario
The likelihood of winning the lottery in a given scenario is guaranteed
Winning the lottery in a given scenario is highly probable
Tags
CCSS.7.SP.C.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the level of certainty in the statement: 'They will definitely come to the party.'
Uncertain
High
Low
Medium
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Determine the probability in the scenario: 'There are dark clouds in the sky, what is the probability of rain?'
About 40%
99.9%
0%
About 50%
Tags
CCSS.7.SP.C.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use a modal verb to show certainty in the sentence: 'She __ have forgotten her keys at home.'
could
might
must
shall
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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