Quiz on Modal Verbs for Permission

Which modal verb is used to ask for permission in a formal way?

• Might

• Can

• Should

• May

What is a polite way to request something?

• I have to...

• I would like to...

• I want to...

• I need to...

Which of the following is NOT a way to agree?

• Sure.

• Certainly.

• I'm sorry, but...

• Yes, of course.

What is a common phrase to refuse a request?

• Absolutely.

• Of course!

• That's not possible...

• Sure, go ahead.

Which modal verb is used for making a reservation?

• Could

• May

• Can

• Must

What is the correct response to a polite request?

• Not a chance.

• Sure thing!

• I'm afraid...

• No way!

Which phrase indicates a polite refusal?

• Yes, definitely.

• I'm afraid...

• Of course.

• Sure, why not?

Which of the following is a way to ask for permission?

• I should leave early.

• I will leave early.

• I must leave early.

• Can I leave early?

What is the correct way to express a polite request?

• I need to speak to the manager.

• I would like to speak to the manager.

• I have to speak to the manager.

• I want to speak to the manager.

Which of the following is a correct way to ask for permission?

• Should I make a reservation?

• Could I make a reservation?

• Might I make a reservation?

• Would I make a reservation?