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Modal Verbs Quiz for 13-Year-Olds

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which modal verb shows that you are able to do something?

a)

Can

b)

May

c)

Will

2.

You look tired. You need to take a break. Which modal fills the gap?

a)

Must

b)

May

c)

Can

3.

Which modal verb asks for permission in a formal way?

a)

May

b)

Can

c)

Had

4.

I do not have the ability to lift that heavy box. Which modal replaces the bold words?

a)

Can't

b)

Must

c)

Will

5.

She is not allowed to go to the party until she finishes her chores. Which modal means the same?

a)

Must

b)

May

c)

Can't

6.

It is possible that it will rain this afternoon. Which modal verb shows possibility?

a)

May

b)

Must

c)

Will

7.

He hasn't studied at all. He will definitely fail the test. Which strong modal shows high certainty?

a)

Will

b)

May

c)

Must

8.

They look lost. They are probably new here. Which modal expresses a strong deduction/certainty?

a)

Must

b)

May

c)

Had

9.

It's very unlikely. The dog won't possibly escape again. Which modal shows low possibility?

a)

Won't

b)

May

c)

Can

10.

The lights are off; the shop is not open. Which modal shows a logical conclusion?

a)

Can't

b)

Must

c)

Will

11.

You should wear a helmet when you bike. Which modal gives advice?

a)

Had

b)

Must

c)

Can

12.

We have an obligation to follow the school rules. Which modal shows strong necessity?

a)

Must

b)

May

c)

Can

13.

Which modal verb is often used to make a polite request?

a)

Had

b)

May

c)

Can

14.

It is essential that you do not forget your passport. Which modal fits this negative obligation?

a)

Must

b)

Had

c)

Can

15.

If I were you, I would save my money. Which modal suggests a hypothetical action or advice?

a)

Had

b)

Can

c)

Will