Which modal verb is used for strong obligations imposed by the speaker?
Modal Verbs

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Must
Can
Should
May
Answer explanation
The modal verb 'must' is used for strong obligations imposed by the speaker, making it the correct choice in this context.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phrase is correct for expressing a strong obligation not imposed by the speaker?
I've to
I should to
I’ve got to
I must to
Answer explanation
The correct phrase for expressing a strong obligation not imposed by the speaker is 'I've got to.' This choice indicates a sense of necessity or obligation without the speaker being the one imposing it.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which modal verb is more polite for asking permission?
Must
Could
Can
Should
Answer explanation
The modal verb 'Could' is more polite for asking permission compared to 'Must', 'Can', and 'Should'. It is considered more courteous and less demanding in tone.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which modal verb is used for weak obligations in the present and future?
May
Can
Should
Must
Answer explanation
The modal verb 'Should' is used for weak obligations in the present and future, making it the correct choice for this question.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which modal verb is used for prohibition in the present and future?
Should
Ought to
Can
Mustn't
Answer explanation
The correct modal verb used for prohibition in the present and future is 'Mustn't'. It indicates a strong prohibition or obligation not to do something.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phrase is used to express prohibition in the past?
Ought to
Must
Should have done
Was not to
Answer explanation
The phrase 'Was not to' is used to express prohibition in the past, making it the correct choice in this context.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which modal verb is used to express a lack of necessity in the present?
Must
Needn't
Should
Ought to
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which modal verb is used to give advice?
Can
Must
Should
May
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which modal verb is used to express a strong recommendation?
Could
Should
Must
Can
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