Understanding Modal Verbs and Expressions

'It is a piece of cake' __________ means it is very easy. a) perhaps b) probably

• certainly

• possibly

• probably

• definitely

That sign over there __________ mean danger. a) might b) maybe

• a) might

• could

• should

• would

WWW __________ means World Wide Web. a) possibly b) can

• might

• should

• could

• can

__________ it means nothing. a) Maybe b) May

• Possibly

• Might

• Perhaps

• Maybe

Being at college __________ means you need to be alone. a) maybe b) definitely

• sometimes

• b) definitely

• rarely

• always

__________ it will rain today. a) Perhaps b) Might

• Surely

• Probably

• Definitely

• b) Might

Going to bed late __________ mean getting up late. a) maybe b) may

• might

• should

• could

• b) may

This sign here __________ mean 'Stop.' a) maybe b) could

• b) could

• would

• might

• should

Our project will __________ finish this week. a) probably b) could

• probably

• might

• unlikely

• definitely

When will you __________ go on vacation this summer? a) might b) possibly

• never

• always

• should

• a) might