Froggy Jumps Modal Verbs MasteryOnline version Test knowledge of English modals. by Deya 1 Which sentence expresses ability in the past with a modal verb? a She could swim when she was five. b She can swim when she was five. c She should swim when she was five. 2 Which sentence asks for permission politely? a Should I borrow your pen? b Must I borrow your pen? c May I borrow your pen? 3 Which expresses strong obligation? a You could wear a helmet. b You might wear a helmet. c You must wear a helmet. 4 Which is a suggestion using a modal verb? a You must visit the museum tomorrow. b You should visit the museum tomorrow. c You will visit the museum tomorrow. 5 Which sentence expresses possibility in the present? a It can rain this evening. b It might rain this evening. c It must rain this evening. 6 Choose the correct form for a hypothetical situation in the present. a If I was rich, I must travel more. b If I were rich, I would travel more. c If I were rich, I will travel more. 7 Which expresses a polite request? a Could you pass the salt, please? b Would you pass the salt, please? c Should you pass the salt, please? 8 Which sentence expresses necessity in the future? a We should finish the project by Friday. b We will have to finish the project by Friday. c We must finish the project by Friday. 9 Which modal expresses prohibition? a You must not smoke here. b You may not smoke here. c You could not smoke here. 10 Which sentence uses the negative form of a strong obligation? a You don't have to come if you're busy. b You mustn't come if you're busy. c You need to come if you're busy.
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