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English 9-MODALS

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to indicate possibility, permission, ability and likelihood.

a)

Models

b)

Moderns

c)

Medals

d)

Modals

2.

Which of the following is NOT a modal verb?

a)

Ought

b)

Can

c)

Her

d)

Could

3.

Which of the following is the correct sentence structure when using modals?

a)

Subject+ Modal verb +main verb+ compliment

b)

Modal verb+Subject+Main verb+ compliment

c)

Subject+Main Verb+Modal Verb+ Compliment

d)

Subject+ Modal verb + Compliment

4.

In using Modal verbs, we need to add "s or es" to third person singular.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

Doesn't matter

5.

Which modal verb can be used to express ability?

a)

Ought to

b)

can

c)

should

d)

shall

6.

Could I borrow your pen? The modal 'could' is used to express:

a)

ability

b)

permission

c)

possibility

d)

future

7.

Which of the following sentences expresses impossibility?

a)

I can fix it.

b)

Can I fix it?

c)

I can't fix it.

d)

Can you fix it?

8.

I may finish my home work.

Which is the modal verb in this sentence?

a)

I

b)

may

c)

finish

d)

homework

9.

I may send my report before noon.

What does this sentence express?

a)

Possibility

b)

Ability

c)

request

d)

permission

10.

Which modal can be used to express something that is right to do?

a)

might

b)

would

c)

ought to

d)

can

11.

Which sentence expresses a promise?

a)

I will wait for you.

b)

Will you wait for me?

c)

She will finish it by tomorrow