Modal Verbs

What does 'had better' suggest?

• A suggestion for a future action with no consequences.

• A strong recommendation or warning about a future action.

• An indication of past actions that were better.

• A casual suggestion without urgency.

What does 'must' express?

• A strong recommendation or necessity, often based on the speaker's opinion.

• A suggestion that is optional and not required.

• A command that must be followed without question.

• A possibility that may or may not happen.

What is the role of modal verbs in questions?

• They are used to express emotions in questions.

• They can be used to form questions that inquire about ability, permission, or possibility.

• They serve as conjunctions in complex sentences.

• They are used to create negative questions.

How do we differentiate between 'may' and 'might' in terms of permission?

• 'May' is used for informal permission, while 'might' is used for formal permission.

• 'May' suggests a possibility, while 'might' indicates certainty.

• 'May' is often used for formal permission, while 'might' is less formal and suggests a possibility.

• There is no difference; both can be used interchangeably.

What is the function of 'should'?

• 'Should' is used to give advice or recommendations.

• 'Should' is used to express certainty.

• 'Should' is used to indicate a possibility.

• 'Should' is used to make a request.

What does 'have to' indicate?

• A strong obligation or necessity to do something.

• A suggestion or recommendation.

• A possibility or option to consider.

• A casual preference or desire.

What are modal verbs?

• Auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

• Verbs that indicate the time of an action.

• Main verbs that do not require an auxiliary.

• Adjectives that describe the quality of a noun.

Can modal verbs express past actions?

• No, they can only express present actions.

• Yes, some modal verbs like 'could' and 'might' can express past actions.

• Modal verbs cannot express any actions.

• Only 'could' can express past actions.

What does 'might' indicate?

• It indicates a certainty that is higher than 'may'.

• It indicates a possibility that is less certain than 'may'.

• It indicates a definite outcome.

• It indicates a suggestion or recommendation.

What is the meaning of 'must not'?

• Indicates permission or allowance.

• Indicates obligation or requirement.

• Indicates prohibition or something that is not allowed.

• Indicates uncertainty or doubt.