Context Clues Modal Auxiliary Verbs

You really _______________ watch TV that much?

• can't

• mustn't

• shouldn't

• wouldn't

She ________ be at work, she always works at this time.

• should

• can

• must

• could

_________ you like a bottle of soda?

• Should

• Would

• Could

• Will

Which of these is used to express ability?

• Will

• Must

• Should

• Can

Which modals can be used for Possibility?

• can, could, may, and might

• will, would, should, and can

• may, must, will, and should

• would, should, would, and must

Which modal is used to express something that you are required to do?

• can

• should

• may

• must

How is the auxiliary verb can used in this sentence?

He can play the piano very good.

• Opportunity

• Permission

• Ability

• Request

How is the auxiliary verb can used in this sentence?

When you finish the university, you can work in your own business.

• opportunity

• ability

• possibility

• request

How is the auxiliary verb can used in this sentence?

Can you help me to find the answer?

• Ability

• Opportunity

• Permission

• Request

Which auxiliary verbs can we used to be polite (educated)?

• could, may, might, would

• will, would, can, and could

• might, may, must, and can

• must, should, can, and would