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Modals of ability and certainty_quiz 8th

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

Certainty about the present

b)

Ability in the past

c)

Certainty about the future

d)

Ability in the future

2.

What type of modal is being used in this sentence?

You have eaten 3 hamburgers. You can´t be hungry.

a)

Certainty about the present

b)

Ability in the past

c)

Certainty about the future

d)

Ability in the future

3.

What type of modal is being used in this sentence?

I was so sick that I couldn´t get up from bed.

a)

Certainty about the present

b)

Ability in the past

c)

Certainty about the future

d)

Ability in the future

4.

What type of modal is being used in this sentence?

We´re hoping for more donations. Additional money could help our cause

a)

Certainty about the present

b)

Ability in the past

c)

Certainty about the future

d)

Ability in the future

5.

What type of modal is being used in this sentence?

He looks tired. He must be worried about the presentation.

a)

Certainty about the present

b)

Ability in the past

c)

Certainty about the future

d)

Ability in the future

6.

What type of modal is being used in this sentence?

My brother couldn´t speak until he was 4.

a)

Certainty about the present

b)

Ability in the past

c)

Certainty about the future

d)

Ability in the future

7.

What type of modal is being used in this sentence?

Will you be able to be on time for the ceremony?

a)

Certainty about the present

b)

Ability in the past

c)

Certainty about the future

d)

Ability in the future

8.

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.

a)

could

b)

must

c)

have got to

d)

can´t

9.

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.

a)

might

b)

may

c)

has to

d)

can´t

10.

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.

a)

might not

b)

may

c)

must

d)

can´t

11.

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.

a)

might not

b)

could

c)

must

d)

can´t

12.

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.

a)

might

b)

could

c)

may not

d)

can´t

13.

Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.

____ you swim when you were 5?

a)

Has to

b)

May

c)

Could

d)

Should

14.

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.

a)

can´t

b)

should

c)

will be able to

d)

may

15.

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.

a)

can´t

b)

must

c)

couldn´t

d)

have got to

16.

Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.

In a few weeks, you ____ leave the hospital.

a)

were able

b)

can

c)

should

d)

might

17.

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

a)

must

b)

can

c)

are able to

d)

may

18.

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.

a)

should not

b)

might no

c)

couldn´t

d)

may not

19.

Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence.

___ buy some groceries on your way home?

a)

Can´t

b)

Will you be able

c)

Could

d)

Should

20.

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.

a)

may

b)

couldn´t

c)

should

d)

were able to