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MODALS

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_________ are auxiliary or helping verbs which modify or change the meaning of the main verbs.

a)

Linking

b)

Modals

c)

Regular

d)

Irregular

2.

The following are examples of modals, except for:

a)

can

b)

may

c)

ought

d)

read

3.

Example of modal that expresses request and permission.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

should

d)

might

4.

Determine the function of the underlined modal as used in the sentence.


We can dispose our garbage properly.

a)

ability

b)

possibility

c)

permission

5.

Determine the function of the underlined modal as used in the sentence.


May we just leave the beach?

a)

ability

b)

possibility

c)

permission

6.

Modals never change their form. You can't add "s", "ed", "ing"...

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Modals are always followed by an infinitive without "to" (e.i. the bare infinitive.)

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Choose the correct word that best complete the sentence.

Jahna _____ turn 18 this year, but because of the pandemic, we have cancelled all the preparations and reservations.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

d)

will

9.

Choose the correct word that best complete the sentence.

To look pleasant is a key in getting a job. So, you _____ wear appropriate attire for your interview.

a)

could

b)

might

c)

should

d)

would

10.

Choose the correct word that best complete the sentence.

During the Enhance Community Quarantine, only those who have quarantine passes _______ go outside from their houses to buy necessities.

a)

can

b)

cannot

c)

must

d)

must not