Modal Verbs Quiz

She can speak French fluently.

• can - ability

• can - permission

• can - necessity

He might come to the party.

• might - ability

• might - necessity

• might - possibility

You should wear a coat; it's cold outside.

• should - ability

• should - permission

• should - advice

"Shall" is often used to indicate a suggestion.

• True

• False

"May" can express permission.

• True

• False

"Could" is used to express certainty.

• True

• False

"Must" can indicate a possibility.

• True

• False

"Ought to" is used to give advice.

• True

• False

"Will" is primarily used to indicate ability.

• True

• False

They must attend the meeting tomorrow.

• must - ability

• must - obligation

• must - possibility