Understanding Modal Verbs

What is a modal verb primarily used to express?

• The time of an action

• The likelihood or ability of an action

• The subject of a sentence

• The object of a sentence

Which sentence implies the strongest obligation?

• You will do your homework.

• You must do your homework.

• You can do your homework.

• You may do your homework.

Which modal verb indicates a possibility?

• Will

• Might

• Must

• Shall

In the sentence 'I can swim,' what does the modal verb 'can' express?

• Obligation

• Possibility

• Ability

• Permission

Which modal verb would you use to ask for permission?

• Must

• Should

• Can

• Will

In the sentence 'We shall go to school early tomorrow,' what does 'shall' express?

• A suggestion

• A possibility

• A past action

• A future action

Which modal verb would best complete the sentence: 'Tom ___ pay his electricity bill to have the lights turn on'?

• Might

• Must

• Should

• Can

Which modal verb would you use to express a strong recommendation?

• Can

• Might

• Could

• Should

What is the purpose of the activity involving writing sentences about photos?

• To apply modal verbs in context

• To practice writing skills

• To improve vocabulary

• To memorize modal verbs

Which modal verb would you use to express certainty?

• Might

• Could

• May

• Will