MODAL VERBS - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

We can definitely win the championship game.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

can

win

definitely

game

2.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

You should stop smoking because it is bad for you.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

smoking

because

stop

should

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

May I sit down now?
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

may

sit

now

down

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

I can play basketball very well.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

play

well

can

baskeetball

5.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Could you help me lift the couch?
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?

couch

could

lift

the

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

He was able to play the piano very well when he was younger.
When he was younger, he __________ play the piano very well.

wasn't able to

can

could

will

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

It's possible that he will have a party for his birthday.
He _______ have a party for his birthday.

should

can

must

may

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

You ought not to go swimming today.
You ________ go swimming today.

mustn't

aren't able to

shouldn't

may not

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

I think it's a good idea for you to go outside more.
You _______ go outside more.

ought to

must

might

able to

10.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

They weren't able to open the window.
They _________ open the window.

couldn't

can't

did not

may not

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Is it OK if I borrow your pencil for a minute?
___________ I borrow your pencil for a minute?

Can

Should

Am I able

Will

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

I .................................. ride a bike when I was 10.

can

could

'll be able

can't

13.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

When you are at the beach you _________ listen to the lifeguard.

shouldn't

must

14.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Take an umbrella with you. It _________rain.

should

may

15.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The movie is very violent so you_____________ enjoy it.

mustn't

may not

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

1. To express ability and possibility, which modal verb should we use?

have to

should

can

would

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

To express necessity or requirement, which modal verb should we use?

should

must

would

might

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When we talk about imaginary situation, which modal verb do we need to use?

might

should

could

would

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When we say that something is going to happen in the future, but it depends on certain circumstances, which modal verb should be used in that case?

can

would

could

may

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

If we want to give a recommendation or advice, which modal verb is supposed to be used?

have to

could

should

must

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