Modal Verbs Quiz

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Which modal verb is used to express obligation and necessity?

  • May
  • Can
  • Must (correct)
  • Might

Which modal verb is used to talk about possibility?

  • Must
  • Can
  • May (correct)
  • Have to

What is the role of modal verbs in sentences?

  • Nouns
  • Adjectives
  • Auxiliary verbs (correct)
  • Main verbs

Do modal verbs change according to time?

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Which modal verb is used to express obligation and necessity?

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Which phrase is used to express obligation but doesn't resemble a modal verb?

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What is the role of modal verbs in sentences?

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Do modal verbs change according to time?

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Which modal verb is used to talk about possibility?

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Which modal verb is used to express strong probability?

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Flashcards

Modal verbs

A type of auxiliary verb used to express obligation, necessity, possibility, probability, and permission. They are not conjugated for time, but they add extra meaning to the main verb.

Must

Used to express a strong obligation or necessity.

May

Used to express a possibility or permission.

Have to

Used to express a weaker or more uncertain obligation.

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Might

Used to express a strong probability, almost certainty.

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Do modal verbs change according to time?

No, modal verbs maintain the same form regardless of the tense of the main verb.

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Can

Used to express ability or capability.

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Will

Used to express willingness or permission.

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Could

Used to express a conditional probability.

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Could (past)

Used to express a past ability.

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Study Notes

  • Expressing Obligation and Necessity: The modal verb "must" is commonly used to indicate obligation and necessity.
  • Talking About Possibility: The modal verb "may" is used to discuss potential occurrences or situations.
  • Role in Sentences: Modal verbs function to express necessity, ability, permission, or possibility, influencing the meaning of the verb that follows.
  • Time Variation: Modal verbs do not typically change form according to tense; they remain constant regardless of the time frame.
  • Alternative Expressions for Obligation: The phrase "have to" conveys obligation but does not take the form of a traditional modal verb.
  • Strong Probability: The modal verb "must" is also used to express strong probability, indicating that something is very likely to be true.

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