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Modal Verbs Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the function of modal verbs?

Changing the tense of the main verb

Helping the main verb express the mood of the subject (correct)

Replacing the main verb in a sentence

Adding emphasis to the main verb

What is the primary function of the modal verb 'can'?

Futurity

Willingness or choice

Condition

Ability (correct)

What does the modal verb 'would' primarily indicate?

Future intention from the past point of view (correct)

Polite question or request

Past habitual action

Willingness in a potential way

In which context is the modal verb 'shall' often used?

Used in the same way as 'will' but often used in ceremonies when protocol is an important factor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the modal verb 'may'?

Permission Signup and view all the answers

How is the modal verb 'must' primarily used?

To express very strong obligation or necessity Signup and view all the answers

Modal verbs help the main verb to express the ______ of the subject

mood Signup and view all the answers

Modal verbs can indicate ______, persuasion, ability, willingness etc.

possibility Signup and view all the answers

Modal verb 'can' indicates ______

ability Signup and view all the answers

Modal verb 'will' indicates ______

futurity Signup and view all the answers

Modal verb 'would' indicates ______ in a potential way

willingness Signup and view all the answers

Modal verb 'shall' is used for suggestion in a ______ question

yes-no Signup and view all the answers

Modal verb 'may' indicates ______

probability Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Modal verbs help the main verb to express the attitude or judgment of the subject
Modal verbs can indicate necessity, persuasion, ability, willingness, etc.

Can

The primary function of the modal verb 'can' is to indicate ability
'Can' indicates ability or capacity to do something

Would

The modal verb 'would' primarily indicates a hypothetical or uncertain situation
'Would' indicates willingness or intention in a potential way

Shall

The modal verb 'shall' is often used in a suggestion or proposal context
'Shall' is used for suggestion in a formal or polite question

May

The primary function of the modal verb 'may' is to indicate permission or possibility
'May' indicates permission, possibility, or a suggestion

Must and Will

The modal verb 'must' is primarily used to indicate necessity or requirement
The modal verb 'will' indicates a future action or intention

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Test your knowledge of modal verbs with this quiz. Modal verbs are a special kind of helping verbs that express the mood of the subject and indicate various aspects such as possibility, permission, willingness, and ability.