Mastering English Modal Verbs for Ability

What is the primary use of the modal verb 'can' as discussed in the introduction?

• To offer help

• To make requests

• To express ability

• To express permission

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal verb is used to express ability in the present tense?

• Should

• Would

• Can

• Could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the correct modal verb to express a general ability in the past?

• Was able to

• Can

• Could

• Would

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which form is used to express a specific ability in the past?

• Would have

• Was able to

• Can

• Could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the negative form used for both general and specific situations in the past?

• Would not

• Couldn't

• Could not

• Was not able to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Choose the correct modal verb for a specific situation in the past where the ability was not used.

• Should have

• Could

• Was able to

• Could have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What modal verb is used to express specific abilities in the future?

• Will

• Can

• Would

• Shall

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal verb is used for general abilities in the future?

• Should

• Must

• Can

• Will be able to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the correct choice for expressing a specific ability in the future?

• Will be able to

• Can

• Must

• Should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

If a situation is general and relates to the future, which form should be used?

• Can

• Will be able to

• Could

• Should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B