Modal Auxiliary Verbs Quiz
Preview:
Choose the correct modal verb to be used in the sentence.
When I was young, I _____ play a guitar very well. I won medals and awards.
A. shall
B. will
C. ought to
D. could
The given sentence below is complete certainty (positive or negative):
It will not rain this evening.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
The given sentence below expresses a weak possibility:
Things might not be as bad as they seem.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
The given sentence below is complete certainty (positive or negative):
The water may not be warm enough.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
The negative of the modals is formed simple by adding “not” after the verb.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which of the following modal verbs expresses a weak possibility?
A. might
B. can
C. shall
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
Complete the statement.
According to the publisher, the author’s new book ______ be released on Thursday.
A. should
B. will
C. can
D. may
Complete the statement.
The hardworking father _____ not be back until tomorrow.
A. will
B. can
C. may
D. might
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
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
The given sentence below is complete certainty (positive or negative):
The plane will leave at 3:00 pm.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Complete the statement.
Some of the applicants ____ be coming from the nearby provinces.
A. ought to
B. will
C. may
D. should
The given sentence below is complete certainty (positive or negative):
We could all be millionaires someday.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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
Complete the statement.
Richard _____ be at home because he only leaves on Sundays.
A. may
B. should / ought to
C. can
D. will
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
Complete the statement.
Madie is on her way. She _____ be on the train.
A. will
B. might
C. should
D. can
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
The given sentence below is complete certainty (positive or negative):
I shall be away tomorrow.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Complete the statement.
The pizza they ordered _____ arrive in 20 to 45 minutes.
A. can
B. should
C. will
D. may
Complete the statement.
Cost of living ________ be high in Singapore.
A. must
B. can
C. ought
D. will
Complete the statement.
Mother _______ cook supper while keeping the baby entertained.
A. may
B. can
C. will
D. should
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
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
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