Modal Verbs and Permission Quiz
Preview:
Which modal is most appropriate for asking a stranger for their phone number?
A. Can
B. May
C. Could
D. Can’t
‘Yes, you can’ is a way to refuse permission.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
‘Could’ is more polite than ‘can’ for asking permission.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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.
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.
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?
How would you politely ask for help with a task?
A. Could you help me with this task, please?
B. Can you help me with this task, please?
C. May you help me with this task, please?
D. Might you help me with this task, please?
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?
‘May’ is used in informal settings.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What does ‘No, you may not’ imply?
A. Granting permission
B. Asking for permission
C. Refusing permission
D. Being uncertain
‘Can’t’ is used 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 more polite for asking permission in a formal setting?
A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. Can’t
Which modal completes the sentence: ‘You________ borrow my car, I trust you.’
A. can’t
B. may
C. could
D. may not
Which modal is used informally to ask for permission?
A. Can
B. Could
C. May
D. May not
What is the most polite way to ask to speak to the manager?
A. Can I speak to the manager?
B. Could I speak to the manager?
C. May I speak to the manager?
D. May I can speak to the manager?
What is the correct response to ‘Can I borrow your pencil?’ if granting permission?
A. No, you can’t.
B. Yes, you can.
C. You may not.
D. Could you repeat?
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?
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 refusal: ‘No, you________ use my computer right now.’
A. may
B. can’t
C. could not
D. may not
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