11 questions
Can, could, would, should, and must are called ____________
idioms
modal verbs
figurative speech
Yellow Fever
Check all that apply:
A modal verb shows that an event is _____________ to happen.
possible
likely
required
ready
Which of these words is not a modal verb?
are
could
must
should
What is the use of could is in this sentence:
Could I use your pencil?
To ask permission
To express a possibility
To be able to do something
To express a choice or want
What is the use of would in this sentence?
I would like a French bread pizza, please.
To express a choice or want
To express an idea that depends on another idea
To express a requirement
To express an opinion
Complete this sentence with the correct verb:
Mrs. Flagg __________ understand the French doctors.
cannot
can
would
wouldn't
Complete this sentence with the correct verb:
Mattie _____________ die if she doesn't stay at Bush Hill.
must
couldn't
mustn't
could
Mr. Bean ____________ touch the dentist's equipment.
could not
would not
should not
cannot
Select the best verb for this sentence:
Mattie ___________ find food for herself and Grandfather
can
must
could
should
Complete this sentence with a skill or talent that you have. Use a modal verb.
I ___________________________________.
POLL: What do you think? (you can choose more than one)
I think modal verbs are ___________________________
easy
hard
some are easy and some are hard
fun to learn
important to learn