English Grammar Quiz: Modal Verbs
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Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'I __ arrange the flowers for the bouquet.'?

  • may (correct)
  • must
  • might
  • should
  • What is the most suitable word to complete the question: '__ I borrow this pen from you?'

  • might
  • must
  • may (correct)
  • can
  • Which word correctly fits in the sentence: 'You __ follow the traffic rules.'?

  • may
  • might
  • can
  • must (correct)
  • Which word would best complete the sentence: 'According to the weather forecast, it __ snow heavily tomorrow.'?

    <p>may</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct completion for the sentence: 'Raj hasn’t studied well. He __ fail his exam.'?

    <p>might</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word completes the question: '___ you have hot chocolate?'

    <p>shall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Can: used to express ability or possibility (e.g., I can speak four languages, You can come to the prom with me, Leonard can easily solve the problem)
    • May: used to express permission or possibility (e.g., May I use your mobile to call my mother?, Madam may you repeat what you said?, You may borrow this pen from me)
    • Must: used to express necessity or obligation (e.g., You must not speak loudly in the hospital, Sheldon must study more if he wants to pass the test, You must follow the traffic rules)
    • Could: used to express ability or possibility in the past or to make a polite request (e.g., I could use a little help in packing all these clothes, Could you show me the road to the market?)
    • Might: used to express possibility or uncertainty (e.g., I might not be able to make it tonight, It might rain tomorrow, Raj might fail his exam)
    • Should: used to express advisability or obligation (e.g., You should be punctual, One should repay all their debts, It should be difficult to live amidst war)
    • Ought to: used to express advisability or moral obligation (e.g., Sheldon ought to study more if he wants to pass the test, We ought to take care of our parents, You ought to be punctual)
    • Shall: used to express future action or intention (e.g., My parents shall arrive soon, I shall arrange the flowers for the bouquet, According to the weather forecast, it shall snow heavily tomorrow)

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    Test your knowledge of English grammar by identifying the correct use of modal verbs such as can, could, may, must, shall, and ought to in sentences.

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