Modal Verbs for Deduction Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Modal Verbs for Deduction
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Fill in the blank: They ___ go to the party if they finish their work.
A. can
B. should
C. would
D. might
Fill in the blank: They ___ not have known about the meeting.
A. could
B. should
C. would
D. might
What does ‘may’ suggest in this sentence? She ___ join us later.
A. indifference or apathy
B. possibility or permission
C. future intention or plan
D. certainty or obligation
Choose the correct modal: He ___ have taken the wrong train.
A. might
B. could
C. should
D. must
Fill in the blank: You ___ not have understood the instructions.
A. could
B. would
C. should
D. may
Fill in the blank: He ___ have forgotten his keys.
A. shouldn’t
B. wouldn’t
C. couldn’t
D. might
Choose the correct modal: She ___ be studying right now.
A. could
B. must
C. might
D. should
What does ‘should’ imply in this context? You ___ apologize for your mistake.
A. certainty or assumption
B. necessity or obligation
C. indifference or apathy
D. possibility or permission
Choose the correct modal: He ___ be the one who broke the vase.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. might
What does ‘could’ imply in this context? It ___ be a mistake.
A. implies obligation
B. implies possibility
C. implies a command
D. implies certainty
What does ‘might’ express in this context? It ___ rain later.
A. certainty
B. necessity
C. possibility
D. advice
Transform the sentence: I can help you into the past form.
A. I will help you
B. I helped you
C. I can help you
D. I could help you.
Choose the correct modal: They ___ finish their homework before going out.
A. should
B. could
C. might
D. must
Choose the correct modal: He ___ be the best player on the team.
A. could
B. must
C. might
D. should
Fill in the blank: She ___ have left her phone at home.
A. should
B. might
C. must
D. could