Modal Verbs Quiz

What does 'can' express?

• Ability, possibility, or permission

• Only possibility

• Only ability

• Only permission

Which sentence uses 'could' correctly?

• I have to run faster when I was younger.

• I must run faster when I was younger.

• I can run faster when I was younger.

• I could run faster when I was younger.

What is a more formal way to express permission than 'can'?

• May

• Will

• Should

• Might

What does 'should' express?

• Future intention

• Possibility

• Strong obligation

• Recommendation or soft obligation

Which of the following expresses a strong obligation?

• Might

• Could

• Must

• May

What is the past form of 'have to'?

• Could

• Must

• Had to

• Might

What does 'might' express?

• A recommendation

• A strong obligation

• A lesser possibility

• A future intention

Which sentence correctly uses 'will'?

• I will help you with your homework.

• I might help you with your homework.

• I should help you with your homework.

• I can help you with your homework.

What is the primary use of 'shall'?

• To express strong obligation

• To indicate past ability

• To show future intention

• To offer or suggest

Which modal verb expresses a possibility?

• Have to

• May

• Must

• Should