Modals for Grade 8

Which modal verb will you use to ask a permission?

• Might

• Need

• May

Which modal verb will you use to give an advice?

• May

• Could

• Can

What is the function of the modal verb 'can' in the sentence below?

•Can you repeat what you have just said?

• Makes a request

• Gives a command

• Shows ability to do something

What is the function of the modal verb 'will' in the sentence below?

•The class president said that she will give the list of activities.

• Expresses a command

• gives a sure prediction

• expresses a need

Which modal verb shows that something is a necessity?

• should

• must

• could

Which modal verb shows the highest degree of probability?

• might be

• could be

• should be

Which modal verb shows the highest degree of obligation?

• must

• should

• could

Which modal verb shows the lowest degree of probability?

• could

• should

• will

Which modal verb shows the highest level of prohibition?

• need not

• must not

• could not

I didn’t feel very well yesterday. I ________ eat anything. That’s why I feel so weak now.

• may not

• couldn't

• mustn't