Complete Guide to English Modal Verbs - English Grammar Lesson

This video tutorial covers English modal verbs, explaining their importance, basic rules, and meanings. It highlights the nine modal verbs and their various uses, emphasizing the significance of context in understanding them. The tutorial also introduces semi-modal verbs, comparing them to modal verbs and discussing their unique features.

Which of the following is NOT a modal verb in English?

• Have

• Shall

• Might

• Can

What is the correct structure following a modal verb?

• A noun

• A verb with 'ing'

• An infinitive verb without 'to'

• A verb in past tense

Which rule is NOT true for modal verbs?

• They can be used in different tenses.

• They are auxiliary verbs.

• They are followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.

• They can express obligation.

Which modal verb is used to express a high probability?

• Should

• Might

• Can

• May

What does 'can' express in the sentence: 'Can you help me?'

• Request

• Ability

• Certainty

• Obligation

In which context does 'can' express certainty?

• Can I take it for an hour?

• Older laptops can get like that.

• It can't be a virus.

• Can you help me?

Which of the following is a semi-modal verb?

• Must

• Can

• Have to

• Will

How does 'supposed to' differ from 'should'?

• 'Supposed to' indicates personal importance.

• 'Supposed to' indicates external expectation.

• 'Should' indicates external expectation.

• 'Should' is used for past events.

Which sentence uses a semi-modal verb?

• They will arrive soon.

• She can swim well.

• We are going to the park.

• You must finish your work.

What is a key feature of semi-modal verbs?

• They follow all the rules of modal verbs.

• They can be used in different tenses.

• They are always used in questions.

• They only express obligation.