Understanding Modal Verbs Usage

This video tutorial by Jennifer from JForrest English covers the use of modal verbs such as can, could, should, will, shall, might, and must. It explains their usage in expressing ability, making polite requests, giving permission, indicating possibility, expressing obligation, and giving advice. The tutorial also covers the nuances of using shall and will for future actions and would for hypotheticals and past habits. The video concludes with a quiz to test the viewer's understanding of modal verbs.

Which of the following is a modal verb?

• Run

• Beautiful

• Quickly

• Can

What is the correct structure for using 'can' in a sentence?

• Can + subject + base verb

• Subject + can + base verb

• Subject + base verb + can

• Base verb + can + subject

How is 'could' used differently from 'can'?

• For past ability

• For present ability

• For future ability

• For hypothetical ability

Which modal verb is more polite for requests?

• Will

• Shall

• May

• Can

What does 'might' express when used in a sentence?

• Prohibition

• Certainty

• Possibility

• Obligation

Which modal verb indicates a strong obligation?

• Could

• Should

• Might

• Must

What does 'must not' imply?

• Possibility

• Strong recommendation

• Future action

• Legal requirement

Which modal verb is used for giving advice?

• Might

• Can

• Will

• Should

In what context is 'shall' commonly used?

• To ask for permission

• To indicate obligation

• To suggest leaving

• To express ability

What is 'would' used for?

• Expressing certainty

• Giving permission

• Making predictions

• Hypothetical situations