Understanding Modal Verbs Quiz

What are modals also known as?

• Main verbs

• Auxiliary verbs

• Action verbs

• Linking verbs

Which of the following is NOT a function of modal verbs?

• Indicating certainty

• Expressing emotions

• Showing ability

• Granting permission

Which modal verb is used to express ability?

• Should

• May

• Can

• Might

In the sentence "In principle, this is also something that can be done by machines," what function does "can" serve?

• Ability

• Permission

• Possibility

• Obligation

Which modal verb is used to express polite permission?

• Could

• Should

• Might

• Can

In the sentence "AI could become much more creative if it could combine big, rich and otherwise disconnected data," what function does "could" serve?

• Ability in the past

• Polite permission

• Possibility

• Obligation

Which modal verb is used to express advice?

• Can

• Should

• May

• Might

In the sentence "We should use AI for the tasks that AI is good for," what function does "should" serve?

• Advice

• Obligation

• Permission

• Possibility

Which modal verb is used to express probability?

• Can

• May

• Should

• Could

In the sentence "Finally, creative ideas generated by AI may be less preferred by consumers," what function does "may" serve?

• Probability

• Permission

• Possibility

• Obligation