Modal Auxiliary Verbs Quiz
Preview:
Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express a past habit which is no longer practiced?
A. Must
B. Ought to
C. Used to
D. Needn’t
Complete the statement.
The procedure _______ not take long; the doctors will be done in an hour.
A. might
B. will
C. can
D. ought to
Choose the correct modal verb to be used in the sentence.
Ms. Delia _____ go bankrupt if she doesn’t find a lot of money as soon as possible.
A. shouldn’t
B. shall
C. can
D. might
Choose the correct modal verb to be used in the sentence.
You look very confused by the projects, Lance. _____ I help you?
A. can
B. will
C. shall
D. must
Jigme Namgyel _________ enjoy reading books.
A. isn’t
B. doesn’t
C. aren’t
D. don’t
Pema _____ working on his homework.
A. is
B. am
C. does
D. are
What modal auxiliary verb is used to express lack of necessity in school rules?
A. don’t have to
B. can’t
C. shouldn’t
D. must have to
Choose the correct modal verb to be used in the sentence.
_____ you go already? You only arrived an hour ago!
A. may
B. must
C. could
D. should
Pass me that pencil, _______ ?
A. won’t you
B. will you
C. don’t you
D. shall you
Complete the statement.
Kim _______ not have received my text message. She has bad reception at home.
A. might
B. ought to
C. will
D. can
Complete the statement.
Some of the applicants ____ be coming from the nearby provinces.
A. ought to
B. will
C. may
D. should
Choose the correct modal auxiliary verb for the sentence ‘Students ___ wear the school uniform every day.’
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. should
Complete the statement.
The pizza they ordered _____ arrive in 20 to 45 minutes.
A. can
B. should
C. will
D. may
Complete the statement.
The hardworking father _____ not be back until tomorrow.
A. will
B. can
C. may
D. might
Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express a wish with a similar meaning to a subjunctive?
A. May
B. Would
C. Might
D. Shall
Choose the correct modal auxiliary verb for the school rule ‘Students ___ wear their school uniform every day.’
A. must
B. might
C. can
D. should
The given sentence below is probability / saying that something is logical or normal (positive or negative):
It should not/ought not to be that difficult to get there.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express lack of obligation and is similar to ‘don’t have to’?
A. Needn’t
B. Must
C. Ought to
D. Should
My family _______ go to Thimphu during the winter.
A. are
B. am
C. is
D. will
The given sentence below is probability / saying that something is logical or normal (positive or negative):
I shall not be late on Thursday.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
In which type of sentences is the modal ‘would’ used for invitations and requests?
A. Negative sentences
B. Affirmative sentences
C. Exclamatory sentences
D. Interrogative sentences
The given sentence below is complete certainty (positive or negative):
It will not rain this evening.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What is the negative form of the modal ‘will’ in spoken English?
A. Will not
B. Won’t
C. Shouldn’t
D. Shall not
The given sentence below is possibility / chances that something is true or will happen (positive or negative):
She should/ought to be here soon.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
In which type of sentences is the modal ‘shall’ mainly used for offers and suggestions?
A. Interrogative sentences
B. Negative sentences
C. Exclamatory sentences
D. Affirmative sentences