Modal Verbs. Quiz 1: Ability/ Permission/ Help

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lena is a great artist. She ____ paint realistic portraits in just a few hours.
may
can
could
must
Answer explanation
can (Describes a present skill – general ability.)
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.4.1C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When I was younger, I ____ swim for hours without getting tired.
may
could
can
must
Answer explanation
could (General ability in the past.)
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.4.1C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Even though he was injured, he ____ finish the race.
may
can
could
must
Answer explanation
could (Refers to an ability in a particular past situation.)
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.4.1C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mozart ____ compose music at the age of five.
may
can
could
must
Answer explanation
could (Refers to an exceptional past ability.)
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.4.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
____ I leave the class early today?
May
Can
Could
Must
Answer explanation
May (More formal and polite request.)
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.4.1C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey, bro, ____ I borrow your phone for a second?
May
Can
Could
Must
Answer explanation
Can (Casual and natural among friends.)
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.4.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Excuse me, ____ you pass me the salt, please?
May
Can
Could
Must
Answer explanation
Could (More polite than "can," suitable for polite requests.)
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.4.1C
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