modality test

what does modality express in language?

• time and place

• Degrees of certainty, necessity, or permission

• sentence structure

• emotional intensity

Answer explanation

modality digunakan untuk mengungkap kan tingkat kepastian, kewajiban, atau izin dalam sebuah pernyataan. misal nya " he might come "(kemungkinan) atau " you must do this " (kewajiban)

which of the following is a modal verb?

• be

• have

• can

• do

Answer explanation

CAN adalah modal verb karena digunakan untuk mengekspresikan kemampuan atau kemungkina. sementara BE, HAVE, dan DO bukan modal verb tetapi auxiliary verb

which sentence shows an example of epistemic modality?

• you must finish your homework

• he might be at home now

• you can open the door if you want

• we shall overcome the challanges

Answer explanation

epistemic modality berfokus pada kemungkinan atau asumsi. dalam contoh ini kata MIGHT menunjukkan kemungkinan bahwa dia ada dirumah.

which of these is NOT a modal verb?

• must

• could

• would

• did

Answer explanation

did adalah bentuk past tense dari do bukan modal verb. sementara must, could, dan would adalah modal verb

what does deontic modality express?

• ability

• past events

• obligation or permission

• degree oor certainty

Answer explanation

deontic modality mengacu pada kewajiban, izin, atau larangan. contoh nya " you must attend the meeting "(kewajiban)

which of the following expresses ability?

• he might go to the meeting

• she can solve the problem

• they must be tired

• you should call her

Answer explanation

modal CAN digunakan untuk menunjukkan kemampuan. misal nya " she can swim "(dia bisa berenang)

identify the modality in this sentence "we should visit grandma this weekend "

• suggestion

• possibility

• permission

• obligation

Answer explanation

should dalam kalimat ini digunakan untuk memberikan saran(suggestion)

what is the negative form of the "must"?

• must not

• mustn't

• both a and b

• shouldn't

Answer explanation

bentuk negatif dari "must" adalah must not atau kontraksi nya mustn't

which question uses a modal verb correctly?

• did she can attend the event?

• might he do this tomorrow?

• does he may join us?

• can she finish the project on time?

Answer explanation

kalimat ini menggunakan modal verb "can" dengan benar untuk menanyakan kemampuan

which modal verb fits the sentence: "........ you help me with this task?

• must

• might

• shall

• can

Answer explanation

can digunakan untuk meminta atau menawarkan bantuan dengan cara yang sopan