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What is the function of the modal verb 'can'?
What is the function of the modal verb 'can'?
Which sentence correctly uses the modal verb 'should'?
Which sentence correctly uses the modal verb 'should'?
Which modal verb expresses necessity?
Which modal verb expresses necessity?
What does the modal verb 'might' express?
What does the modal verb 'might' express?
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Choose the correct usage of 'will'.
Choose the correct usage of 'will'.
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Which modal verb indicates possibility?
Which modal verb indicates possibility?
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The modal verb 'must' is used to express a strong recommendation.
The modal verb 'must' is used to express a strong recommendation.
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Provide an example sentence using the modal verb 'could'.
Provide an example sentence using the modal verb 'could'.
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'You _____ finish your homework before you go out.' (use a modal verb to express necessity)
'You _____ finish your homework before you go out.' (use a modal verb to express necessity)
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Match the following modal verbs with their meanings:
Match the following modal verbs with their meanings:
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Study Notes
Modal Verb 'Can'
- Expresses ability or possibility
- Used to ask for permission
- Can be used to make requests
- Often used in conditional sentences
Correct Usage of 'Should'
- Indicates a recommendation, suggestion, or obligation
- Suggests something is the best course of action
Modal Verb Expressing Necessity
- 'Must' expresses necessity or obligation
Modal Verb 'Might'
- Expresses possibility or uncertainty
Correct Usage of 'Will'
- Indicates future intention or prediction
- Expresses a promise or a willingness to do something
Modal Verb 'Can'
- Indicates ability or permission
Correct Usage of 'Should'
- 'You should finish your homework before you go out.'
Modal Verb Expressing Necessity
- 'Must' expresses necessity.
Meaning of 'Might'
- Expresses possibility.
Correct Usage of 'Will'
- 'I will go to the store later.' (Expresses future intention)
Modal Verb Indicating Possibility
- 'May' indicates possibility.
'Must' Expressing Strong Recommendation
- Incorrect. 'Must' expresses necessity or obligation, not a strong recommendation.
Example Sentence Using 'Could'
- 'Could you please pass me the salt?'
Matching Modal Verbs with Meanings
- 'Can' - Ability or permission
- 'Should' - Recommendation
- 'Must' - Necessity or obligation
- 'Might' - Possibility
- 'Will' - Future intention
- 'May' - Possibility
- 'Could' - Ability in the past or polite request
- 'Have to' - Necessity
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Description
Test your knowledge of modal verbs with this quiz that covers their functions and correct usage. Questions include the meanings of 'can', 'should', 'might', and 'will'. Determine how these verbs express ability, necessity, and possibility.
