Modal Verbs and Conditionals Quiz
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Is used in dealing with things impossible in the present and are unlikely to occur in the future. It is formed using this structure: condition – if + past simple; main clause – would + infinitive.
A. Zero
B. First
C. Second
D. Third
Choose the most appropriate modal verb to replace the modal verb in capital letters.
It MUST not have been the best cake you ever made, but it was still pretty good.
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A. should
B. may
C. can
An act of giving consent or authorization. It uses modals can, could and may.
A. Prohibition
B. No obligation
C. Obligation
D. Permission
Which modals do we often use to talk about rules to say what you are allowed or not allowed to do?
A. can/can’t
B. have to/don’t have to
C. must/mustn’t
D. should/shouldn’t
Can you lend me 10 dollars?
A. permission
B. prohibition
C. obligation
D. no obligation
You __________ forget to take your medicine.
A. mustn’t
B. ought not
C. don’t have to
D. can’t
The conditional that deals with habits and general truths such as laws. It is formed using this structure: condition – if/when + present simple; main clause – present simple.
A. Zero
B. First
C. Second
D. Third
What does this statement entail? “I’m sorry, but you can’t come to my place right now.”
A. It expresses ability in the present time.
B. It expresses obligations.
C. It expresses prohibitions.
D. It expresses what we were able to do in the past.
He __________ so much money on the trip last summer.
A. shouldn’t have spent
B. shouldn’t spend
C. had better not spend
D. must not spend
Choose the most appropriate modal verb to replace the modal verb in capital letters.
If he had been in the competition he MUST have been the winner.
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A. will
B. might
C. ought to
You __________ enter through here.
A. have to
B. can
C. can’t
D. shouldn’t
Choose the most appropriate modal verb to replace the modal verb in capital letters.
We MIGHT have stayed home. That movie was terrible!
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A. will
B. must
C. should
Choose the most appropriate modal verb to replace the modal verb in capital letters.
You MUST have brought a jacket. It´s so cold tonight!
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A. should
B. may
C. will
Choose the most appropriate modal verb to replace the modal verb in capital letters.
You went to China? That WILL have been exciting!
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A. may
B. must
C. should
Is used in dealing with things or change in past scenario yielding to different results. It is formed using this structure: condition – if + past perfect; main clause – would have + past participle.
A. Zero
B. First
C. Second
D. Third
We use this verb in conditionals and for proper or polite requests.
A. shall
B. should
C. will
D. would
You ________ park here
A. have to
B. mustn’t
C. shouldn’t
These are the kinds of verbs that sometimes behave irregularly in English.
A. Action verbs
B. Dynamic verbs
C. Modal verbs
D. Stative verbs
I must hand in my notebook by tomorrow.
A. permission
B. prohibition
C. obligation
D. no obligation
Choose the most appropriate modal verb to replace the modal verb in capital letters.
You went to Moscow in February? It SHOULD have been cold!
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A. must
B. could
C. can
You …………… walk on the grass. It isn’t allowed.
A. won’t
B. can’t
C. mustn’t
D. couldn’t
Is used in dealing with things that are possibly or likely to happen in the future. Though this type may be formed using unless, as long as, as soon as or in case, its most common form uses this structure: condition – if/when + present simple’ main clause – will + infinitive.
A. Zero
B. First
C. Second
D. Third
How would you respond to the situation below: An elephant jumps into the swimming pool.
A. Everyone should get out in case all of the water splashes out.
B. Everyone may get out in case all of the water splashes out.
C. Everyone might get out in case all of the water splashes out.
D. Everyone can get out in case all of the water splashes out.
Choose the most appropriate modal verb to replace the modal verb in capital letters.
The dog just got out, it MAY have gone far.
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A. must
B. wouldn’t have
C. can’t have
You __________ use this product without protection.
A. aren’t supposed
B. ‘d better not
C. are not meant
D. must not
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