Modals Key Points Quiz
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Which modal verb is used to express formal commands or suggestions mainly in British English?

  • May
  • Could
  • Shall (correct)
  • Can

    • In what way do 'May' and 'Might' differ in their usage as modal verbs?

  • 'May' expresses possibility, 'Might' expresses hypothetical situations (correct)
  • 'May' expresses necessity, 'Might' expresses possibility
  • 'May' expresses permission, 'Might' expresses necessity
  • 'May' expresses possibility, 'Might' expresses permission

    • Which modal verb is used to express future time or willingness?

  • Will (correct)
  • Should
  • Would
  • Must

    • What does the use of 'Must' as a modal verb primarily indicate?

    <p>Strong necessity or obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When negating modal verbs, what word is added after the modal verb?

    <p>Not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can modal verbs be stacked to express complex meanings?

    <p>By combining different modal verbs (e.g., 'might have been able to')</p> Signup and view all the answers

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