Modal and Auxiliary Verbs Quiz
Preview:
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
Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: She can speak three languages fluently.
A. do
B. will
C. have
D. can
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
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
The boys ______________ playing volleyball.
A. are
B. is
C. am
Amsyar _________________ brushing his teeth before going to bed.
A. are
B. am
C. is
Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: They might go to the concert tonight.
A. will
B. might
C. can
D. should
She ___________________ singing melodiously.
A. are
B. is
C. am
Choose the modal 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
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.
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
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
He _________________ playing the guitar.
A. are
B. am
C. is
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
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
We can definitely win the championship game.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?
A. can
B. win
C. definitely
D. game
I ________________ walking to school.
A. am
B. is
C. are
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
The chef ____________ cooking chicken soup.
A. is
B. are
C. am
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 possibility: I ________ go to the party tomorrow.
A. should
B. can
C. might
D. will
Select the modal that gives permission and best completes the following sentence:
You ______________ borrow my favorite book.
A. Might
B. Would
C. Must
D. Can
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
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
I can play basketball very well.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?
A. play
B. well
C. can
D. basketball