Modal Verbs Quiz

Modal verbs are helping verbs that modify the meaning of the main verb in a sentence, expressing aspects like ability, possibility, necessity, permission, or obligation.

The primary function of modal verbs is to express the mood or attitude of the subject towards the action.

The modal verb 'can' signifies ability or potentiality.

The modal verb 'may' indicates permission or possibility.

The modal verb 'must' expresses strong obligation or necessity.

The modal verb 'will' indicates futurity, a certainty about a future action.

The modal verb 'would' expresses willingness or a conditional future action, often seen as potential or hypothetical.

The modal verb 'shall' is used to express a formal future intention or obligation, often in a ceremonial context.

Modal verbs can indicate various aspects of a verb, including possibility, persuasion, ability, willingness, etc.

Modal verbs can indicate possibility, permission, obligation, or willingness, depending on the context.

The modal verbs 'should' and 'ought to' express recommendation or advice.

The modal verb 'would' often indicates a future intention from a past point of view.

The modal verb 'shall' is often used in yes-no questions to suggest or invite a response.