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modal verb meanings

Authored by Heidi Zeigler

English

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the meaning of the modal verb in this sentence?

He can ski.

permission

advice

obligation

ability

probability

Answer explanation

If you say he CAN ski, it means he has the ability to ski.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the meaning of the modal verb in this sentence?

You can’t pay by check.

permission

advice

obligation

(un)willingness

ability

Answer explanation

If you say you CAN'T pay by check, it means you don't have permission to pay by check.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the meaning of the modal verb in this sentence?

You must stop at the crossroads.

permission

advice

obligation

(un)willingness

ability

Answer explanation

If you say you MUST stop at a crossroads, it means you are obligated to do it - it's a rule for drivers.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the meaning of the modal verb in this sentence?

You must see the film.

permission

advice

obligation

probability

ability

Answer explanation

If you say you MUST see a film, it's a way to give advice.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the meaning of the modal verb in this sentence?

He must be rich.

permission

advice

obligation

probability

ability

Answer explanation

If you say someone MUST be rich, you're saying it's probable that he's rich.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the meaning of the modal verb in this sentence?

I’ll help you.

permission

advice

obligation

probability

(un)willingness

Answer explanation

If you say you WILL help someone, you're willing to help them.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the meaning of the modal verb in this sentence?

You should do more exercise.

permission

advice

obligation

probability

(un)willingness

Answer explanation

If you say someone SHOULD exercise more, you're giving advice.

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