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Which modal verb best fits the sentence? 'I _______ watch TV late at night. My parents say I must go to bed early.'
Which modal verb best fits the sentence? 'I _______ watch TV late at night. My parents say I must go to bed early.'
- can't
- can
- must (correct)
- don't have to
What is the appropriate modal verb for this sentence? 'You _______ make noise in this area.'
What is the appropriate modal verb for this sentence? 'You _______ make noise in this area.'
- must
- mustn't (correct)
- don't have to
- can
Which modal verb is suitable for the sentence? 'You ______ speak on the mobile phone on an airplane.'
Which modal verb is suitable for the sentence? 'You ______ speak on the mobile phone on an airplane.'
- can
- mustn't (correct)
- must
- don't have to
What modal verb completes the sentence? 'I ________ listen to the music I like. My parents like it too.'
What modal verb completes the sentence? 'I ________ listen to the music I like. My parents like it too.'
Which modal verb is suitable for this sentence? 'He ____ go to school tomorrow. He has a fever.'
Which modal verb is suitable for this sentence? 'He ____ go to school tomorrow. He has a fever.'
Study Notes
Modal Verbs
- Must is used to express obligation or prohibition, e.g., "I must go to bed early" (obligation) and "You must not make noise in this area" (prohibition).
- Can't/Cannot is used to express prohibition or inability, e.g., "You can't speak on the mobile phone on an airplane" (prohibition).
- Can is used to express permission or ability, e.g., "I can listen to the music I like" (permission).
- Must not is used to express strong prohibition or obligation, e.g., "He must not go to school tomorrow" (strong prohibition due to his fever).
Contextual Examples
- Must is used when someone is obliged to do something, often due to rules or authority.
- Can't/Cannot is used when something is not allowed or possible.
- Can is used when someone is allowed or able to do something.
- Must not is used when something is strongly prohibited or obligatory.
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Test your knowledge of modals in English with this quiz! Choose the correct modal verb to express permission, obligation, and prohibition. Get ready to demonstrate your understanding of modals in practical sentences.
