Modal verbs revision

There are how many modal verbs in English?

• 7

• 5

• 9

• 8

Modal verbs are always followed by:

• a base form of the main verb

• the past participle of the main verb

• the infinitve of a verb

• the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb

Which of the following modal verbs is used to express necessity or obligation?

• can

• may

• must

Which modal verb is used to express possibility or probability?

• will

• should

• might

Which modal verb is used to ask for permission?

• should

• could

• would

Complete the sentence: Employees __________ attend the mandatory training session next week.

• could

• must

• should

Answer explanation

"must" is used to indicate a strong obligation or requirement.

In this case, attending the training session is mandatory, so "must" is the appropriate choice.

In business negotiations, it's important to be patient. You __________ rush the process.

• needn't

• shouldn't

• mustn't

Answer explanation

• "Shouldn't" is used to give advice or to indicate something that is not recommended.

• Rushing the negotiation process is not advisable, so "shouldn't" is the appropriate choice.

If you have any questions, you __________ hesitate to ask for clarification.

• shouldn't

• mustn't

• needn't

Answer explanation

"Needn't" indicates that something is not necessary.

In this case, it's not necessary to hesitate; you are encouraged to ask for clarification if you have questions.

The team __________ finish the report by Friday to meet the deadline.

• can

• must

• should

Answer explanation

"must" is used to indicate a strong obligation or requirement.

Meeting the deadline is necessary, so "must" is the appropriate choice.

In international business, professionals _______ be aware of cultural differences.

• needn't

• can't

• should

Answer explanation

"Should" is used to suggest something that is a good idea.

Scheduling a meeting to discuss the project's progress is a good idea, so "should" is the appropriate choice.