Modal and Auxiliary Verbs Quiz
Preview:
Identify the function of the modal verb in the following sentence: She can swim across the river.
A. Indicate ability or possibility
B. Denoting future possibility
C. Showing certainty
D. Expressing obligation
Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: She can speak three languages fluently.
A. do
B. will
C. have
D. can
Differentiate between a modal and auxiliary verb.
A. Modal verbs are always followed by a main verb, while auxiliary verbs can stand alone.
B. Modal verbs are used for forming questions, while auxiliary verbs are used for making statements.
C. Modal verbs express necessity, possibility, or permission, while auxiliary verbs are used to form tenses and voice.
D. Modal verbs express past actions, while auxiliary verbs express future actions.
If you want to be healthy, you __________ eat vegetables and fruit.
A. can
B. could
C. should
D. must
Use a modal verb in the following sentence to express obligation: Students ________ wear a uniform to school.
A. can
B. should
C. must
D. might
I can play basketball very well.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?
A. play
B. well
C. can
D. basketball
Use a modal verb in the following sentence to express ability: She ________ play the piano very well.
A. could
B. may
C. can
D. must
Amsyar _________________ brushing his teeth before going to bed.
A. are
B. am
C. is
The chef ____________ cooking chicken soup.
A. is
B. are
C. am
Choose the modal that would best complete the following sentence if someone was asking for permission:
_________________ I sharpen my pencil?
A. May
B. Can
C. Will
D. None of the above
Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: They might go to the concert tonight.
A. will
B. might
C. can
D. should
I ________________ walking to school.
A. am
B. is
C. are
Choose the modal auxiliary that would best complete the following sentence:
You _____________ take water breaks while exercising or you can get dehydrated!
A. Could
B. May
C. Must
D. Might
Choose the modal auxiliary that would show obligation and best complete the following sentence:
You ________________ always clean your room so your parents don’t have to do it!
A. Can
B. May
C. Should
D. None of the above
Which sentence has a modal showing possibility?
A. There are many cats that would make good pets.
B. He will be at home tonight.
C. It might rain tomorrow.
D. We should take him a card.
Use a modal verb in the following sentence to express possibility: I ________ go to the party tomorrow.
A. should
B. can
C. might
D. will
Identify the function of the modal verb in the following sentence: You must finish your homework before going out.
A. Indicating a request or permission
B. Showing past tense
C. Expressing a possibility or likelihood
D. Indicating a strong obligation or necessity
The dentist _______________ fixing the patient’s teeth.
A. are
B. is
C. am
Select the modal that expresses a future plan and best completes this sentence:
We ___________ leave for our trip tomorrow.
A. Can
B. Could
C. Would
D. Will
She ___________________ singing melodiously.
A. are
B. is
C. am
Which modal verb is used to tell someone that it is a requirement that they do something?
A. might
B. may
C. should
D. must
Choose the modal that shows a possibility and would best complete the following sentence:
We _________ be late for the party if you don’t hurry!
A. Should
B. Can
C. Would
D. Might
Choose the modal that would best complete the following sentence:
Trevor told his friend Cooper, “You _________ wear a coat outside because it is freezing!”
A. Can
B. Could
C. Must
D. None of the above
They ____________ cleaning the classroom.
A. is
B. are
C. am
He _________________ playing the guitar.
A. are
B. am
C. is
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