Modal Verbs Mastery

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Which sentence correctly uses the modal verb for prohibition?

  • You mustn't be late. (correct)
  • You don't have to be late.
  • You have to not be late.
  • You must not be late.

Which sentence correctly expresses past possibility?

  • It could have been worse. (correct)
  • It might be worse.
  • It could be worse.
  • It would have been worse.

Which phrase correctly emphasizes the ability to speak more than one language?

  • It's very important to can speak more than one language.
  • It's very important to be able to speak more than one language. (correct)
  • It's very important to can be able to speak more than one language.
  • It's very important to can speak more than one language.

Which phrase correctly indicates a strong obligation?

<p>She has to be home by now. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase correctly indicates past ability in a specific situation?

<p>Why didn't you tell me. I could have helped. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which modal verb is commonly used to express advice?

<p>should (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of modality is concerned with theoretical possibility of propositions being true or not true?

<p>epistemic modality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which modal verb is commonly used to express past possibility?

<p>may (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which modal verb is commonly used to indicate a strong obligation?

<p>must (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which modal verb is commonly used to express past ability in a specific situation?

<p>could (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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