This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Adverbs > Modal Adverbs – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Modal Adverbs Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Argumentative essays all depend on the ..... , and what side he or she supports the most. A) Listener. B) Writer. C) Speaker. D) Reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Writer. 2. The concert started ..... but it did not sustain the interest of the audience. (In a promising manner) A) Certainly. B) Decidedly. C) Promisingly. D) Permissively. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Promisingly. 3. This time of pandemic, we ..... observe social distancing. A) Should. B) Must. C) Shall. D) May. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Must. 4. It is used to state that something good might happen. A) Requisitely. B) Likely. C) Permissively. D) Necessarily. E) Possibly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Likely. 5. ..... it rained last night. A) Certainly. B) Perhaps. C) Definitely. D) Probably. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Perhaps. 6. You ..... not forget to wear your face mask and face shield. A) Must. B) Could. C) May. D) Might. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Must. 7. It is used to state something that is essential or important for a particular purpose. A) Necessarily. B) Possibly. C) Requisitely. D) Likely. E) Permissively. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Requisitely. 8. Determine the function of the modal verb "can" . I can play any musical instrument. A) Ability. B) Truth. C) Promise. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ability. 9. Which modal adverb shows something that is certain to happen? A) Perhaps. B) Maybe. C) Exactly. D) Definitely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Definitely. 10. In August it will ..... be quite hot. A) Exactly. B) Probably. C) Really. D) Clearly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Probably. 11. I have to ..... answer my homework. (Used to state something that is essential or important for a particular purpose) A) Certainly. B) Requisitely. C) Permissively. D) Decidedly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Requisitely. 12. Complete the sentence using modal noun. It is my ..... to make my assignments on time. (The quality of being responsible) A) Possibility. B) Responsibility. C) Chance. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Responsibility. 13. The bailiff had a grip on the prisoner's arm. A) Sure. B) Plausibly. C) Certain. D) Certainly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Certainly. 14. Both sides of an argumentative essay could be presented as balanced. A) Uequal. B) Both. C) Equally. D) Competitively. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Competitively. 15. I hear a whistle. That ..... be the five o'clock alarm bell. A) Should. B) Might. C) Would. D) Must. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Would. 16. Determine the function of the modal verb "could" . Could you open the door for me? A) Offer. B) Permission. C) Request. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Request. 17. My parents ..... work hard for our family to sustain our needs. (In an obligate or necessary manner) A) Obligately. B) Requisitely. C) Ably. D) Promisingly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obligately. 18. Directions:Choose the corresponding modal adverb to complete the sentence.He is ..... competent to win the contest. A) Ably. B) Decidedly. C) Necessarily. D) Permissively. E) Certainly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ably. 19. It is my ..... to make my assignments on time. (the quality or state of being responsible) A) Permission. B) Responsibility. C) Ability. D) Possibility. E) Certainty. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Responsibility. 20. ..... it will rain tomorrow. A) Certainly. B) Absolutely. C) Really. D) Maybe. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Maybe. 21. Kevin's brother ..... has a good chance of winning the race-he's such a fast runner! A) Absolutely. B) Probably. C) Definitely. D) Certainly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Certainly. 22. Valenzuelano learners are ..... receiving their learning modules. A) Availability. B) Decidedly. C) Joyfully. D) Negatively. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Joyfully. 23. My mother gave me the ..... to play after I do my homework. (the right or ability to do something given by someone who has the power to allow or disallow) A) Ability. B) Permission. C) Responsibility. D) Certainty. E) Possibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Permission. 24. I love my mother without a doubt. A) Responsibly. B) Certainly. C) Requisitely. D) Promisingly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Certainly. 25. D. Teachers (necessarily, promisingly, possibly) conduct home visits to learners who have problems in their grades and classroom behavior. A) Necessarily. B) Promisingly. C) Possibly. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Necessarily. 26. It is used to state that something is possible to happen. A) Necessarily. B) Possibly. C) Requisitely. D) Likely. E) Permissively. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Possibly. 27. Directions:Choose the corresponding modal adverb to complete the sentence.Attendance is ..... needed to receive a certificate of participation in seminars and workshops. A) Decidedly. B) Ably. C) Permissively. D) Necessarily. E) Certainly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Necessarily. 28. In this statement, "Marky's brother certainly has a good chance of winning the race-he's such a fast runner." What is the modal adverb used? A) Fast. B) Good. C) Certainly. D) Runner. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Certainly. 29. E. Teachers (surely, decidedly, likely) dedicate themselves to guide the learners. A) Surely. B) Decidedly. C) Likely. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Decidedly. 30. Directions:Choose the corresponding modal adverb to complete the sentence.The sun will ..... shine tomorrow. A) Certainly. B) Ably. C) Necessarily. D) Permissively. E) Decidedly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Certainly. 31. The sick lady sent a ..... for medical assistance. (the condition or state of being requested or sought after) A) Request. B) Possibility. C) Capacity. D) Obligation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Request. 32. I was using my mobile phone a minute ago. It be somewhere here. A) Have to. B) Must. C) Might. D) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have to. 33. Remember, you're in a library, you ..... speak loudly. A) Don't have to. B) Can't. C) Shouldn't have. D) Mustn't. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mustn't. 34. Which among the following phrases used modal adverb? A) Careless answer. B) Probably create. C) Will run. D) Lovely voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Probably create. 35. What is the appropriate modal adverb that will complete the sentence:Maritoni recited the speech ..... in front of her classmates and teachers. A) Possibly. B) Able. C) Surely. D) Ably. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ably. 36. I'm ..... that the weather will be pleasant during that time of the year. A) Fairly uncertain. B) Fairly certain. C) Unfairly certain. D) Uncertain fairly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fairly certain. 37. The parcel ..... arrived yesterday. A) Certainly. B) Absolutely. C) Definitely. D) Probably. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Probably. 38. A man may be friendly, yet malicious in heart. A) Apparently. B) Arguably. C) Allegedly. D) All in all. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Apparently. 39. My friends are ..... supportive of my chosen hobby. (In a manner that is free from doubt) A) Ably. B) Decidedly. C) Requisitely. D) Obligately. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Decidedly. 40. Which of the following modal adverbs has the strongest modality? A) Possibly. B) Certainly. C) Probably. D) Perhaps. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Certainly. 41. B. Teachers (necessarily, requisitely, possibly) sleep late at night to organize their classroom presentations. A) Necessarily. B) Requisitely. C) Possibly. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Possibly. 42. This part of an argumentative text usually comprises three or more paragraphs that explain the reasons why you support your thesis. This is where the writer backs up his claims with examples, research, statistics, studies, and text citations. A) Conclusion. B) Introduction. C) Body. D) Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Body. 43. Used to state that something is necessary or needed A) Likely. B) Necessarily. C) Requisitely. D) Likely. E) Permissively. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Necessarily. 44. What modal adverb is defined in the phrase? My father has given me the permission to go picnic with my friends. A) Obligately. B) Surely. C) Willingly. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Willingly. 45. An argumentative essay can be started by asking a question. Is this statement true or false? A) False. B) True. C) Both. D) It depends. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 46. Complete the sentences by identifying the most appropriate modal adverbs that describe the duties of teachers. Select your answer from the choices given. 1. Anna danced in a skillful or competent manner. A) Obligately. B) Ably. C) Certainly. D) Possibly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ably. 47. I am ..... looking forward to the possibility of this vacation. It would ..... be a great opportunity for us to relax and spend quality time together as a family." A) Definitely-uncertain. B) Definitely-certain. C) Possibly-certain. D) Possibly-uncertain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Definitely-certain. 48. Complete the sentence using the correct modal noun. There is a ..... that classes will be postponed. (The condition of being possible.) A) Permission. B) Possibility. C) Capacity. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Possibility. 49. He ..... have committed the crime. He wasn't even in the city that night. A) Might. B) Could. C) Must. D) May. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Might. 50. Marie dances ..... in the JS prom. (In a skillful or competent manner) A) Promisingly. B) Certainly. C) Ably. D) Obligately. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ably. 51. A heavy rain is something that is possible to happen today. A) Willingly. B) Necessarily. C) Decidedly. D) Possibly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Possibly. 52. Which of the following modal adverbs has the weakest modality? A) Definitely. B) Probably. C) Certainly. D) Surely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Probably. 53. It is used to state that something is needed or necessary. A) Requisitely. B) Possibly. C) Likely. D) Necessarily. E) Permissively. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Necessarily. 54. Good writers need to control their ..... ..... making them aware of how their arguments sound. A) Speed. B) Tone. C) Emotion. D) Reaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tone. 55. Directions:Choose the corresponding modal adverb to complete the sentence.The teacher ..... allowed his students to eat snacks while conducting a lesson. A) Permissively. B) Necessarily. C) Ably. D) Certainly. E) Decidedly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Permissively. 56. Which of the following sentences used modal adverbs correctly? A) I am dedicatedly going to the computer shop later. B) I am terribly going to the computer shop later. C) I am probably going to the computer shop later. D) I am promisingly going to the computer shop later. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I am probably going to the computer shop later. 57. Used to state something that is granted or given permission A) Likely. B) Necessarily. C) Possibly. D) Permissively. E) Requisitely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Permissively. 58. ..... we could go on a vacation to the mountains next month. A) Uncertainly. B) Surely. C) Possibly. D) Perhaps. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Perhaps. 59. ..... , there are ..... several outdoor activities available, like hiking and exploring nature trails. A) Additionally-probably. B) Typically-possibly. C) Well-many. D) Firstly-more. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Additionally-probably. 60. Complete the sentences by identifying the most appropriate modal adverbs that describe the duties of teachers. Select the answer from the choices given. A. Teachers (responsibly, promisingly, likely) prepare lessons for their classes. A) Responsibly. B) Promisingly. C) Likely. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Responsibly. Next →Related QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesGrammar QuizzesModal Adverbs Quiz 2Modal Adverbs Quiz 3Adverb Functions QuizAdverbial Modifiers QuizAdverbs And Adverbial Phrases QuizAdverbs And Modals Of Certainty QuizAdverbs And Prepositions QuizAdverbs Modifying Adjectives And Verbs Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books