EB4 SL Modal Verbs Quiz
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the modal verb 'can'?
Refusing to do something
Express ability, possibility, permission, or to make a request
Expressing emotions
Indicating past tense
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the modal verb 'must'?
Express strong obligation or necessity
Indicating past tense
Signifying future possibility
Expressing mild preference
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the modal verb 'should'?
Used to express certainty or a strong belief
Signifies a future action that is likely to happen
Used to give advice, make recommendations, or talk about what is generally right or wrong.
Indicates a past action that was expected to happen but did not
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Differentiate between 'can' and 'could' in terms of their meaning.
The word 'can' is used to indicate past ability or permission, while 'could' is used to indicate present ability or permission.
The word 'can' is used to indicate present ability or permission, while 'could' is used to indicate past ability or permission.
The word 'can' is used to indicate present inability or prohibition, while 'could' is used to indicate past inability or prohibition.
The word 'can' is used to indicate future ability or permission, while 'could' is used to indicate present ability or permission.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Differentiate between 'must' and 'should' in terms of their meaning.
must and should are synonyms
must is used for suggestions, while should is used for strong necessity
must and should are interchangeable in all contexts
must implies strong necessity or obligation, while should suggests a recommendation or a lesser degree of necessity
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference in usage between 'will' and 'would'.
Will is used for past actions, while would is used for future actions
Will is used for hypothetical situations, while would is used for certain situations
Will is used for expressing intentions, while would is used for expressing certainty
The modal verb 'will' is used to express future actions or intentions, while 'would' is used to express hypothetical or conditional situations.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare and contrast the meanings of 'shall' and 'should'.
Shall is used to indicate a past action, while should is used to indicate a future action.
Shall is used to indicate a recommendation, while should is used to indicate an obligation.
Shall and should have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.
Shall is used to indicate a future action or obligation, while should is used to indicate a recommendation or a desirable action.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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