Grammar Quiz

Modal Auxiliary Verbs Quiz

English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Modal Auxiliary Verbs

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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.

The hardworking father _____ not be back until tomorrow.

A. will

B. can

C. may

D. might


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):

We could all be millionaires someday.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


The negative of the modals is formed simple by adding “not” after the verb.

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.

Mother _______ cook supper while keeping the baby entertained.

A. may

B. can

C. will

D. should


Complete the statement.

Madie is on her way. She _____ be on the train.

A. will

B. might

C. should

D. can


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


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.

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 complete certainty (positive or negative):

It will not rain this evening.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


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


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):

The plane will leave at 3:00 pm.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


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