English Modal Auxiliary Verbs Quiz
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Which of the following verbs is NOT considered a principal English modal verb?

  • Dare
  • Ought
  • Could
  • Have (correct)
  • What is a distinguishing feature of English modal verbs?

  • They have participle forms.
  • They always take the ending -(e)s in the third-person singular.
  • They do not have infinitive forms. (correct)
  • They express only past actions.
  • Which term is used for verbs that share only some characteristics of the principal modals?

  • Quasi-modals (correct)
  • Infinitive verbs
  • Auxiliary verbs
  • Participial verbs
  • What is the term for verbs like 'ought', 'had better', and 'dare' that are sometimes classed as modals?

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    What is the term for verbs that are sometimes called 'quasi-modals', 'semi-modals', or 'pseudo-modals'?

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    Study Notes

    Principal English Modal Verbs

    • The verb "need" is NOT considered a principal English modal verb.
    • Principal English modal verbs have a distinguishing feature: they can be used with a base form of another verb without "to".
    • The principal English modal verbs are: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, and must.

    Other Types of Modals

    • Semi-modals or quasi-modals are verbs that share only some characteristics of the principal modals.
    • Semi-modals or quasi-modals include verbs like "need", "dare", "ought to", and "had better".
    • These verbs are sometimes called "marginal modals".
    • Another term for these verbs is "pseudo-modals".

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    Test your knowledge of English modal auxiliary verbs with this quiz. Identify and understand how to use these important verbs that express modality, such as possibility, obligation, and more.

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