Modals of Ability and Future Possibility

Which modal verb is used to talk about something that is true?

• can

• must

• should

• may

Which modal verb is used to talk about something is is not true?

• can't

• isn't

• couldn't

• mustn't

Which modal verb(s) are used to talk about possibility?

[Select all that might apply]

• might

• can

• may

• could

Which two (2) modal verbs are used to talk about negative possibilities?

• may not

• could not

• can not

• might not

True or False: Modal verbs are always followed by an infinitive (in a sentence, not a question).

• True

• False

True or False: "Maybe" and "may be" have the same meaning.

• True

• False

True or False: Modal verbs can start a question, but never a sentence.

• True

• False

When we think something (or a situation) is possible, but we aren't sure, which modal verb(s) can we use?

[Select all that apply]

• may

• might

• could

• must

When we know something isn't true, which modal verb(s) can we use?

[Select all that apply]

• shouldn't

• can't

• must

• might not be

True or False: "May" and "might" have the same meaning in all cases and situations.

• True

• False