Quiz on Modal Verbs

What is a modal verb?

• A verb that shows action

• A verb that comes before a main verb to give extra meaning

• A type of noun

• A verb that is always used in the past tense

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a modal verb?

• He could helped the team.

• She can sings beautifully.

• I may go to the store.

• They might eating lunch now.

Which verb form follows a modal verb?

• Past tense verb

• Base verb

• Present participle

• Gerund

Which sentence shows the ability of someone using the modal verb "can"?

• I might read later.

• He can swim very well.

• She could have done it yesterday.

• We may go for a walk.

Which of the following sentences shows the negative form of "can"?

• She can't play the piano.

• She could play the piano.

• She may play the piano.

• She might play the piano.

Which modal verb is used to show past ability?

• Can

• Could

• May

• Might

What is the correct structure for a sentence showing possibility using the modal verb "might"?

• He might will go to the meeting.

• They might to go soon.

• She might go if she feels better.

• We might playing soccer tomorrow.

Which sentence uses "could" to show a possibility?

• The students could answer the question if they studied.

• The students could answer the question yesterday.

• The students could answers the question.

• The students could answering the question.

Which of the following is an incorrect use of a modal verb?

• He may be able to join us later.

• They can speaks three languages.

• We might go on vacation next year.

• She could finish her work in time.

Which modal verb is used for formal situations to express future possibility?

• Can

• Could

• May

• Might