16 Questions
When using modal verbs, what type of verb do they always need to be followed by?
Base form
Which of the following is an incorrect usage of a modal verb?
She cans speak French.
How do you form the negative form of modal verbs in Simple Present and Simple Past?
Add 'not' before the verb
Which of the following sentences shows an incorrect usage of modal verbs in past or future tenses?
She must studied very hard.
What is the special feature of 'will' when used as a modal verb?
It is used to talk about future actions we are sure about
What is the purpose of using 'not' with modal verbs?
To make the modal verb negative
Which modal verb expresses very strong advice?
Should
In the past, the modal 'can' changes to:
Could
Which modal verb is used to show future possibility or to get permission?
May
Which semi-modal verb shows necessity, obligation, and giving advice?
Have to
Which modal verb is used to express a strong expectation?
Will
Which modal verb does not show tense or subject agreement?
Could
Which semi-modal verb is used to show permission?
(Be) able to
'Should' is used to express:
Advice or strong suggestion
'Mustn't' indicates:
(Be) allowed to
'Ought to' and '(Be) supposed to' both indicate:
Expectation or obligation
Study Notes
Modal Verbs
- Modal verbs always need to be followed by a base form of a verb (infinitive without to).
Incorrect Usage
- An incorrect usage of a modal verb is when it is used with another modal verb.
Negative Form
- To form the negative form of modal verbs in Simple Present and Simple Past, 'not' is added after the modal verb (e.g., can → cannot, should → should not).
Incorrect Usage in Tenses
- An example of incorrect usage of modal verbs in past or future tenses is when 'will' is used with another modal verb.
'Will' as a Modal Verb
- The special feature of 'will' when used as a modal verb is that it is used to express future actions or events.
Purpose of 'not' with Modal Verbs
- The purpose of using 'not' with modal verbs is to form the negative form.
Modal Verb for Advice
- The modal verb 'must' expresses very strong advice.
'Can' in the Past
- In the past, the modal 'can' changes to 'could'.
Modal Verb for Future Possibility
- The modal verb 'may' is used to show future possibility or to get permission.
Semi-Modal Verb for Necessity
- The semi-modal verb 'have to' shows necessity, obligation, and giving advice.
Modal Verb for Strong Expectation
- The modal verb 'must' is used to express a strong expectation.
Modal Verb with No Tense or Agreement
- The modal verb 'must' does not show tense or subject agreement.
Semi-Modal Verb for Permission
- The semi-modal verb 'be allowed to' is used to show permission.
'Should'
- 'Should' is used to express advice or recommendation.
'Mustn't'
- 'Mustn't' indicates prohibition or something that is not allowed.
'Ought to' and '(Be) supposed to'
- 'Ought to' and '(Be) supposed to' both indicate obligation, duty, or strong advice.
Explore the usage of modal verbs to express ability, duty, necessity, and wants. Understand how modal verbs are always followed by a verb in its base form through various examples.
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