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WorksheetsModals of ability and certainty_quiz 8th
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What type of modal is being used in this sentence?
Mike is talking to somebody at the cafeteria, but he couldn´t be talking to his father. He looks too young.
Certainty about the present
Ability in the past
Certainty about the future
Ability in the future
What type of modal is being used in this sentence?
You have eaten 3 hamburgers. You can´t be hungry.
Certainty about the present
Ability in the past
Certainty about the future
Ability in the future
What type of modal is being used in this sentence?
I was so sick that I couldn´t get up from bed.
Certainty about the present
Ability in the past
Certainty about the future
Ability in the future
What type of modal is being used in this sentence?
We´re hoping for more donations. Additional money could help our cause
Certainty about the present
Ability in the past
Certainty about the future
Ability in the future
What type of modal is being used in this sentence?
He looks tired. He must be worried about the presentation.
Certainty about the present
Ability in the past
Certainty about the future
Ability in the future
What type of modal is being used in this sentence?
My brother couldn´t speak until he was 4.
Certainty about the present
Ability in the past
Certainty about the future
Ability in the future
What type of modal is being used in this sentence?
Will you be able to be on time for the ceremony?
Certainty about the present
Ability in the past
Certainty about the future
Ability in the future
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
I ___ go to Spain next year, but I´m not quite sure.
could
must
have got to
can´t
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
There is a storm outside and it´s getting worse. Everybody ___ be at home.
might
may
has to
can´t
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
Tom usually drives his car to work, but today he got the bus. Something ____ be wrong with his car.
might not
may
must
can´t
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
Whose jacket is this? It ___ be Mike´s. It´s too small for him.
might not
could
must
can´t
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
I am not sure if I´m going to pass the exam. I don´t feel very confident. I ___ pass it.
might
could
may not
can´t
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
____ you swim when you were 5?
Has to
May
Could
Should
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
A: Why do you want to earn so much money?
B: I ____ rescue many animals that live on the streets.
can´t
should
will be able to
may
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
When the car broke down I was really mad because I __ fix it.
can´t
must
couldn´t
have got to
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
In a few weeks, you ____ leave the hospital.
were able
can
should
might
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
All their three daughters graduated from university. They ___ be very proud
must
can
are able to
may
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
He is working full time and finishing his Masters degree. That ___ be easy.
should not
might no
couldn´t
may not
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
___ buy some groceries on your way home?
Can´t
Will you be able
Could
Should
Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.
Are these boots for hiking? Look at the style and materials. They ___ be. I´m not sure. You´d better ask before buying them.
may
couldn´t
should
were able to
