Understanding Modal Verbs Quiz

Which modal verb would you use to express ability in the present?

• May

• Can

• Must

• Should

Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentence: "You _____ finish your homework before going out."

• Could

• Might

• Should

• May

Which modal verb is used to express a strong obligation?

• Might

• Could

• Must

• Would

Select the modal verb that indicates a future action: "I _____ go to the store tomorrow."

• Will

• Can

• Should

• Might

Which modal verb would you use to ask for permission politely?

• Can

• May

• Must

• Would

Choose the correct modal verb to express a possibility: "It _____ rain later today."

• Must

• Will

• Might

• Should

Which modal verb is used to make a polite request? "_____ you pass the salt, please?"

• Could

• Must

• Should

• Might

Select the modal verb that expresses a hypothetical situation: "If I were you, I _____ apologize."

• Will

• Can

• Would

• Must

Which modal verb is used to express a recommendation?

• Should

• Might

• Can

• Will

Choose the correct modal verb to express certainty: "She _____ be at home by now."

• Might

• Must

• Could

• Would