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
You __________ use this product without protection.
A. aren’t supposed
B. ‘d better not
C. are not meant
D. must not
Choose the most appropriate modal verb to replace the modal verb in capital letters.
It was bad, but it OUGHT TO have been worse!
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A. could
B. will
C. must
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
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
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
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 ________ park here
A. have to
B. mustn’t
C. shouldn’t
You __________ go to the ceremony if you don’t feel like it. It’ll be very boring anyway.
A. mustn’t
B. haven’t to
C. don’t have to
D. can’t
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
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
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.
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 …………… walk on the grass. It isn’t allowed.
A. won’t
B. can’t
C. mustn’t
D. couldn’t
We use this verb in conditionals and for proper or polite requests.
A. shall
B. should
C. will
D. would
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.
You MUST have brought a jacket. It´s so cold tonight!
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A. should
B. may
C. will
You __________ enter through here.
A. have to
B. can
C. can’t
D. shouldn’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
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
You _________ have bothered coming. I’ve done it already.
A. wouldn’t
B. needn’t
C. mightn’t
Can you lend me 10 dollars?
A. permission
B. prohibition
C. obligation
D. no obligation
Choose the most appropriate modal verb to replace the modal verb in capital letters.
What a great day! I MAY not have asked for more.
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A. must
B. could
C. may