Welcome to the Modal Verbs Quiz! Test your knowledge of modal verbs in English and see how well you can use them in different contexts. Click on the link below to start the quiz.
What are Modal Verbs?
Modal verbs are a group of auxiliary verbs in English that express abilities, permissions, possibilities, probabilities, and duties. Some common modal verbs include can, may, must, should, and would.
Types of Modal Verbs
- Ability: Can, could, may, might, be able to
- Permission: May, can, could
- Probability: Might, could, may, might, will, shall
- Necessity: Must, have to, need to
- Advice: Should, ought to, had better
- Offer: Would, could, can
Example
Question: If you are planning to travel to a foreign country, what modal verb should you use?
Answer: You should use "should" because it expresses advice.
Practice
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Practice Exercise
Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentence:
- I ___________ finish my homework by tomorrow.
- can
- may
- must
Answer: I can finish my homework by tomorrow.