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Understanding Modal Verbs

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is a modal verb?

a)

A modal verb is a type of noun that indicates a specific action.

b)

A modal verb is a main verb that describes a completed action.

c)

A modal verb is an auxiliary verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.

d)

A modal verb is an adverb that modifies the intensity of an action.

2.

Which of the following is a modal verb: can, run, jump?

a)

swim

b)

dance

c)

write

d)

can

3.

Fill in the blank: She _____ go to the party if she finishes her homework. (might)

a)

would

b)

might

c)

could

d)

should

4.

Choose the correct modal verb: You _____ finish your project by Friday. (must/can)

a)

might

b)

must

c)

would

d)

should

5.

What modal verb expresses ability?

a)

can

b)

must

c)

might

d)

should

6.

Fill in the blank: They _____ play soccer well. (can)

a)

can

b)

will

c)

might

d)

should

7.

Which modal verb is used for permission?

a)

can

b)

should

c)

may

d)

must

8.

Fill in the blank: He _____ not come to the meeting. (must)

a)

must go

b)

must be

c)

must not

d)

must have

9.

What is the past form of 'can'?

a)

caned

b)

cans

c)

canned

d)

could

10.

Choose the correct modal verb: You _____ see the stars tonight. (might/must)

a)

should

b)

could

c)

would

d)

might