Modal Auxiliary Verbs Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Modal Auxiliary Verbs
Preview:
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