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Modal Verbs. Quiz 1: Ability/ Permission/ Help

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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.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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