5 Questions
Which characteristic distinguishes English modal verbs from other verbs?
They do not have participle or infinitive forms
What is a key property of the principal English modal verbs?
They modify the modality of another verb
Which of the following is considered a quasi-modal in English?
Ought
What is a feature of the present-tense modals in English?
They do not add the ending -(e)s in the third-person singular
Which verbs are sometimes classed as modals in English?
Had better
Test your knowledge of English modal auxiliary verbs with this quiz. Identify and understand how to use verbs like can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would in different contexts.
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