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Modal Auxiliary Verb Quizzes


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‘Ted, are you going to Tia’s birthday party tomorrow evening?’ ‘I don’t think so, I … the dentist.”

A. am having to see
B. have seen
C. have to see
D. had to see
E. would have to see


In some states, it is illegal to talk on a cell phone in your car. Those drivers ___ use phones in their cars.

A. Don’t have to
B. Should
C. Must not
D. Must


… you mind checking out my website?

  1. could
  2. would


In California, you ___ have a driver’s license to drive a car.

A. Has to
B. Must
C. Don’t have to
D. Must not


Robbie is a bit upset. Perhaps you …….. speak to him.

A. Must
B. Ought to


Where’s Nick? He ___ be in his office.
a. might
b. mustn’t
c. is to


The whole kitchen was still dirty; she … forgotten to clean it.

A. should have
B. would have
C. might have
D. must be
E. could be


___ you speak any foreign languages?
a. May
b. Can
c. Have


You …… sit the exam. It’s optional.

A. Don’t have to
B. Mustn’t


We ………………………not climb those mountains when we were kids.

A. Might
B. Could
C. Should


You … throw litter from your vehicle because it can pose a risk to the environment.

  1. mustn’t
  2. won’t


While you are driving, you ___ listen to the radio. It’s not necessary.

A. Doesn’t have to
B. Must
C. Don’t have to
D. Must not


Which modal verb do we use to describe a past ability to do something?

A. Can
B. Should
C. Could
D. Must


I’ve studied French for years but I ………speak it.

A. Still mustn’t
B. Am still not able to


You … pay your credit card bill immediately.

  1. would
  2. should


__ we stay or leave?

A. Will
B. Would
C. Shall


Adi is usually punctual, but we have been waiting for him for an hour now; he … in the traffic jams.

A. had better not be trapped
B. should be trapped
C. must be trapped
D. may have been trapped
E. used to be trapped


Vira has very smooth skin. She … apply olive oil to her face before going to bed.

  1. may
  2. should


You ___ do it. I’ve already done it.

A. Must not
B. Need not
C. Ought not


Which modal verb do we use to explain a need or urgent want?

A. Need
B. May
C. Might
D. Should


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