Modal Verbs - Multiple Choice Quiz

Which sentence expresses a strong obligation?

• You could try the new café.

• You must wear a seatbelt while driving.

• You might be late.

• You can go if you want.

Choose the correct modal to express ability in the past.

• I must swim when I was 5.

• I should swim when I was 5.

• I could swim when I was 5.

• I might swim when I was 5.

Which modal is used to give advice?

• You should see a doctor.

• You can see a doctor.

• You must see a doctor.

• You will see a doctor.

Choose the sentence that uses a modal of permission.

• May I borrow your pen?

• You must borrow my pen.

• You should borrow my pen.

• I will borrow your pen.

Which sentence expresses a future possibility?

• She should come to the party.

• She must come to the party.

• She might come to the party.

• She can come to the party.

Which modal verb expresses necessity?

• I could finish the work.

• I must finish the work.

• I might finish the work.

• I would finish the work.

Which sentence shows a polite request?

• Can you help me?

• Shall you help me?

• Could you help me?

• Must you help me?

What is the correct modal for making a deduction (certainty)?

• He must be tired after the trip.

• He might be tired after the trip.

• He could be tired after the trip.

• He can be tired after the trip.

Which sentence expresses prohibition?

• You must go there.

• You could not go there.

• You must not go there.

• You should not go there.

Choose the correct modal to complete the sentence: "She ___ speak three languages fluently."

• must

• can

• should

• might