Understanding Modal Verbs and Their Uses

Understanding Modal Verbs and Their Uses

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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This video tutorial covers various modal verbs in English, including 'be able to', 'can', 'be supposed to', 'allowed to', 'have to', 'must', 'ought to', and 'should'. It explains their usage in expressing abilities, expectations, permissions, requirements, and advice. The video also discusses how to form negative sentences with these modal verbs, highlighting the differences in meaning when using 'don't have to' versus 'mustn't'.

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33 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of this video tutorial?

Mathematical equations

Modal verbs and their usage

Historical events

Cooking recipes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase is used to express ability or possibility?

Ought to

Must

Have to

Be able to

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase is used to express a personal ability?

Be able to

Ought to

Have to

Must

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a more common alternative to 'be able to'?

Should

Can

Must

Ought to

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the alternative to 'be able to' for expressing ability?

Should

Can

Must

Ought to

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'be supposed to' indicate?

A personal preference

A past event

An expectation or belief

A future plan

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase is used to express an expectation?

Must

Be supposed to

Be able to

Have to

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