Modal Verb 'Can'Online version Test your knowledge about the modal verb 'can' with this fun quiz! by Maxiel Abreu 1 What is the primary function of the modal verb 'can'? a To indicate obligation. b To express ability or possibility. c To express certainty. d To show future intention. 2 Which sentence correctly uses 'can' to express ability? a She can swam very well. b She can swims very well. c She can swim well. d She can swim very well. 3 How do you form a negative sentence with 'can'? a Subject + not can + base verb. b Subject + can + not + base verb. c Subject + can't + base verb. d Subject + cannot + base verb. 4 Which of the following is NOT a use of 'can'? a To express ability. b To express possibility. c To express permission. d To express a past action. 5 What is the question form of 'can'? a Can + subject + verb? b Subject + can + base verb? c Can + subject + base verb? d Can + base verb + subject? 6 Which sentence uses 'can' to express permission? a Can I leave early today? b I can to leave early today. c I can leaves early today. d I can leave early today. 7 What is the past form of 'can'? a Caned. b Caning. c Canned. d Could. 8 Which of these sentences is correct? a They can help us tomorrows. b They can help us tomorrow. c They can helps us tomorrow. d They can helping us tomorrow. 9 Can 'can' be used to express requests? a Yes, it can. b Only in questions. c Only in formal situations. d No, it cannot. 10 Which sentence correctly uses 'can' for possibility? a It can rained later. b It can rains later. c It can rain later. d It can rain laterly.