Modal and Auxiliary Verbs Quiz
Preview:
I can play basketball very well.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?
A. play
B. well
C. can
D. basketball
I ________________ walking to school.
A. am
B. is
C. are
They ____________ cleaning the classroom.
A. is
B. are
C. am
Which modal verb is used to tell that someone that they are able to do something?
A. should
B. would
C. can
D. must
Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: They might go to the concert tonight.
A. will
B. might
C. can
D. should
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
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.
Amsyar _________________ brushing his teeth before going to bed.
A. are
B. am
C. is
If you want to be healthy, you __________ eat vegetables and fruit.
A. can
B. could
C. should
D. must
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
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
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
He _________________ playing the guitar.
A. are
B. am
C. is
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
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
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
We can definitely win the championship game.
Which word in the sentences is a modal verb?
A. can
B. win
C. definitely
D. game
The boys ______________ playing volleyball.
A. are
B. is
C. am
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
The chef ____________ cooking chicken soup.
A. is
B. are
C. am
She ___________________ singing melodiously.
A. are
B. is
C. am
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
The dentist _______________ fixing the patient’s teeth.
A. are
B. is
C. am
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