Modal Verbs and Permission Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Modal Verbs and Permission
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What is the correct response: ‘Yes, you________, but return it by tomorrow.’
A. may
B. may not
C. can’t
D. must
What is the correct way to ask to use someone’s phone?
A. May I can use your phone?
B. Can I may use your phone?
C. May I use your phone?
D. Could may I use your phone?
Which modal completes the sentence: ‘You________ borrow my car, I trust you.’
A. can’t
B. may
C. could
D. may not
‘Yes, you can’ is a way to refuse permission.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which modal is the most formal when asking for permission?
A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Can’t
Which modal is most appropriate for asking a stranger for their phone number?
A. Can
B. May
C. Could
D. Can’t
What is the correct refusal: ‘No, you________ use my computer right now.’
A. may
B. can’t
C. could not
D. may not
‘May’ is used in informal settings.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What is the correct way to ask permission to leave early?
A. Can I may leave early today?
B. Could I may leave early today?
C. May I leave early today?
D. Could may I leave early today?
‘Could’ is more polite than ‘can’ for asking permission.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
How can you formally grant permission using ‘may’?
A. No, you may not.
B. Of course, you can.
C. Yes, you may.
D. Could you?
How should you correct this refusal: ‘You can’t borrow my car, yes you can.’
A. You can’t borrow my car.
B. You may borrow my car.
C. You can’t borrow my car, but maybe you can.
D. Yes, you can’t borrow my car.
How do you politely refuse permission?
A. Yes, you can.
B. No, you can’t.
C. Of course, you can.
D. Yes, you may not.
‘Can’t’ is used to refuse permission.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What does ‘No, you may not’ imply?
A. Granting permission
B. Asking for permission
C. Refusing permission
D. Being uncertain