Modal Verbs for Permission and Obligation Quiz
Preview:
Formulate a sentence using ‘might’ to express a less certain permission.
A. You might leave if you finish your work.
B. You might have to stay late today.
C. You might not be allowed to leave at all.
D. You might be allowed to leave early today.
Formulate a sentence using ‘could’ to suggest a possibility regarding permission.
A. You could skip the class if you want.
B. You could ask the teacher for extra help.
C. You could go to the library later.
D. You could finish your homework tomorrow.
Use ‘mustn’t’ in a sentence to indicate something that is not allowed.
A. You mustn’t park here.
B. You mustn’t use your phone during class.
C. You mustn’t run in the hallways.
D. You mustn’t eat here.
What is the difference between permission and obligation?
A. Obligation allows an action; permission requires an action.
B. Permission allows an action; obligation requires an action.
C. Permission is a type of obligation.
D. Permission is the same as obligation.
Is ‘should’ used for permission or obligation? Explain your answer.
A. suggestion
B. request
C. advice
D. obligation
How would you use ‘might’ in a question about permission?
A. Can I borrow your phone?
B. Might I use your phone?
C. Would it be okay to use your phone?
D. May I use your phone?
Write a sentence using ‘need to’ to express a necessity.
A. I need to go to the store later.
B. You need to clean your room tomorrow.
C. They need to watch a movie tonight.
D. I need to finish my homework before dinner.
Formulate a sentence using ‘may’ to ask for permission.
A. May I go to the store?
B. May I turn off the lights?
C. May I leave the room?
D. May I have a cookie?
Create a sentence using ‘have to’ to express obligation.
A. I have to go to the store tomorrow.
B. They have to study for the exam next week.
C. You have to clean your room later.
D. I have to finish my homework before dinner.
Which modal verb would you use to express a suggestion rather than an obligation?
A. should
B. might
C. could
D. must
Which modal verb would you use to express permission: ‘can’ or ‘must’?
A. should
B. mustn’t
C. can
D. might
What modal verb would you use to express a strong obligation?
A. could
B. must
C. might
D. should
Create a question using ‘should’ to inquire about someone’s obligation.
A. Should you go to the party tonight?
B. What should I eat for dinner?
C. What should you do to complete your assignment?
D. What should we watch on TV?
Write a question using ‘can’ to ask if someone is allowed to do something.
A. Can I go to the party?
B. Can I borrow your car?
C. Can I eat this cake?
D. Can I take a nap now?
How do you differentiate between ‘may’ and ‘might’ in terms of permission?
A. ‘May’ is used for past permission, while ‘might’ is for future permission.
B. ‘May’ and ‘might’ are interchangeable in all contexts.
C. ‘May’ indicates a strong possibility, while ‘might’ indicates a weak possibility.
D. ‘May’ indicates permission, while ‘might’ suggests a possibility without clear permission.