Mastering Modal Verbs Quiz

Which of the following is a modal verb?

• Run

• Can

• Jump

• Eat

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Can' because it is a modal verb used to express ability or possibility. The other options, 'Run', 'Jump', and 'Eat', are action verbs and do not function as modal verbs.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a modal verb.

• She can sings beautifully.

• He might go to the park.

• They running fast.

• We has a new car.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'He might go to the park.' because 'might' is a modal verb indicating possibility. The other options misuse verbs or have incorrect verb forms.

Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: "You should finish your homework before dinner."

• You

• Should

• Finish

• Homework

Answer explanation

The modal verb in the sentence is 'should'. It indicates obligation or advice regarding finishing homework before dinner.

Which sentence uses a modal verb to express possibility?

• She will definitely win the race.

• He must complete his assignment.

• They might visit us tomorrow.

• I can swim very fast.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'They might visit us tomorrow.' uses the modal verb 'might' to express possibility, indicating that the visit is not certain but could happen.

Differentiate between the modals in the following sentences: "She can play the piano" and "He must finish his work."

• Both express ability.

• Both express obligation.

• "Can" expresses ability, "must" expresses obligation.

• "Can" expresses permission, "must" expresses ability.

Answer explanation

In the sentences, 'can' indicates ability to play the piano, while 'must' indicates a necessity to finish work. Therefore, 'can' expresses ability and 'must' expresses obligation.

Which modal verb would you use to ask for permission?

• Must

• Should

• May

• Will

Answer explanation

The correct modal verb to ask for permission is 'May'. It is traditionally used in formal contexts to request permission, while 'Must', 'Should', and 'Will' do not serve this purpose.

Fill in the blank with the correct modal verb: "You _______ not enter the room without knocking."

• Can

• Should

• Might

• Must

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'should' because it indicates a recommendation or advice. The sentence implies that entering the room without knocking is not advisable, making 'should' the most appropriate modal verb.

Which modal verb is used to express a strong recommendation?

• Could

• Might

• Should

• Can

Answer explanation

The modal verb 'should' is used to express a strong recommendation, indicating that something is advisable or the right thing to do. The other options ('could', 'might', 'can') do not convey the same level of urgency.

May I sit down now?
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• may

• sit

• now

• down

Answer explanation

The word 'may' is a modal verb, indicating permission or possibility. In the sentence, it expresses the speaker's request to sit down.

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CCSS.L.4.1D

We can definitely win the championship game.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

• can

• win

• definitely

• game

Answer explanation

The word 'can' is a modal verb, indicating possibility or ability. In the sentence, it expresses the team's capability to win the championship game.

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CCSS.L.4.1D