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?

She has to be home by now. Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase correctly indicates past ability in a specific situation?

Why didn't you tell me. I could have helped. Signup and view all the answers

Which modal verb is commonly used to express advice?

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

epistemic modality Signup and view all the answers

Which modal verb is commonly used to express past possibility?

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

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

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Which sentence correctly uses the modal verb for prohibition?

Which sentence correctly expresses past possibility?

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

Which phrase correctly indicates a strong obligation?

Which phrase correctly indicates past ability in a specific situation?

Which modal verb is commonly used to express advice?

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

Which modal verb is commonly used to express past possibility?

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

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

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