Modal Auxiliaries and Verbs Quiz

Which modal auxiliary is stronger than 'should'?

• Shouldn't

• Ought to

• Could

• Might

What is the negative form of 'ought to'?

• You ought not to go.

• You shouldn't go.

• You could not go.

• You might not go.

Which phrase is used to give strong advice?

• Should

• Had better

• Might

• Could

What does 'to put something off' mean?

• To begin something

• To postpone something

• To refuse something

• To stop doing something

Which of the following is a correct use of 'had better'?

• You had better not go.

• You had better stay.

• You had better go.

• You had better not take it.

What does 'to throw something away' mean?

• To keep something

• To take something up

• To discard something

• To give something up

Which modal auxiliary is less strong than 'should'?

• Ought to

• Had better

• Must

• Might

What is the correct form of the question using 'should'?

• Should I going?

• Should I go?

• Should I went?

• Should I gone?

Which of the following is an example of a two-word verb?

• To throw away

• To put up with

• To give up

• To take something up

What does 'to get along with someone' mean?

• To refuse someone

• To stop doing something

• To be friendly

• To accept a bad situation