Mastering Modal Auxiliaries

Which of the following is a modal verb? A) run B) can C) quickly D) beautiful E) jump

• B) can

• tall

• swim

• happily

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct modal verb: She ___ go to the party. A) can B) do C) is D) have E) will

• could

• A) can

• might

• should

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What does the modal verb 'must' imply? A) possibility B) necessity C) permission D) ability E) request

• D) obligation

• A) certainty

• C) suggestion

• B) necessity

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the modal verb in the sentence: He might come to the meeting. A) might B) come C) to D) the E) meeting

• could

• should

• might

• will

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence uses a modal verb correctly? A) She can sings well. B) He should to study. C) They might go. D) I will going. E) You musts try.

• She can sing good.

• He should study to.

• C) They might go.

• You must trys.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Negate the sentence: She can swim. A) She can't swim. B) She not can swim. C) She doesn't can swim. D) She cannot swim. E) She isn't can swim.

• She can't swim at all.

• She isn't able to swim.

• She can not swim.

• D) She cannot swim.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

What is the meaning of 'could' in this context: I could help you if you ask. A) ability B) permission C) possibility D) necessity E) request

• A) ability

• E) suggestion

• C) certainty

• B) obligation

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct modal verb: You ___ finish your homework before dinner. A) should B) can C) might D) will D) mustn't

• shouldn't

• must

• might not

• could

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences is incorrect? A) He may not attend the meeting. B) She can play piano. C) They must finish their project. D) I might go to the concert. E) You should study for the exam.

• I might not go to the concert.

• They must finish their projects.

• He can play the piano.

• B

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the modal verb in the sentence: You should see a doctor. A) should B) see C) a D) doctor E) you

• could

• must

• might

• A) should

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B