Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 13 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which sentence uses a modal auxiliary to express ability?
2. The student may use their dictionaries during the test. It means:They are ..... to use their dictionaries during the test.
3. Complete the sentence:My teacher told me that I ..... pay attention during the class.
4. A:I need to get to the AirportB:You ..... the airport bus. It's cheaper than a taxi
5. Snow ..... fall today.
6. Kendra ..... finish her homework on time, or she can't go outside to play with her friends.
7. Which of the following modal auxiliaries express obligation?
8. Chose the correct helping verb. Use the hint in the parentheses to guide you.Tonya (to be able to) run 10 miles in less than 90 minutes.
9. Identify the modal auxiliary in the sentence:'He would like to play soccer.' What is its function?
10. I ..... see you, it's too dark
11. Read the sentence below carefully. Then choose the modal auxiliary that best fits the sentence.I ..... speak French fluently when I was younger and when we lived in France.
12. Change this obligation modal into a possibility modalYou must do your homework now, not later.You ..... do your homework now, not later.
13. Identify the modal auxiliary in the following sentence: "May I borrow your book?"
14. ..... you play the guitar?
15. Which modal verb expresses a past ability?
16. Paul ..... borrow my book if he promises to take care of it.
17. A:How old is her daughter now?B:Hmm ..... I think she was born around the same time our daughter was born. She ..... be about ten
18. My grandfather is eighty-five years old and he ..... still read and write without glasses.
19. Chose the correct helping verb. Use the hint in the parentheses to guide you.(to not be allowed to) play loud music.
20. "Tony ..... no longer waits for Nita to eat lunch at the cafetaria, and he doesn't call her either."
21. He can play the guitar very well.
22. " ..... you please let me have her mobile telephone number?" I asked Cynthia's mother.
23. They ..... fail if they don't study.
24. A: ..... if I used the phone? B:No, of course not.
25. Identify the modal auxiliary in the sentence:'I may join you later.' What is its function?
26. ..... you like to go by train?
27. One ..... bathe immediately after a sports activity.
28. Complete the sentence:'We ..... (not) go outside.' Function:Expressing obligation. Options:must, may, could, should
29. I think you ..... help me to solve this problem.
30. You ..... listen to the teacher.
31. Eating ice cream is bad for my teeth. I ..... eat ice cream any more.
32. Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.I ..... have done all my homework this afternoon if I want to go to the party tonight.
33. Business people ..... wear uniform.
34. They ..... know better than to break the rules now that they are Form 4.
35. Ask for permission: ..... I go to the restroom?
36. Lila:Do you know Where reni is?Riaz:No, What's up?Lila:I ..... talk to her right away. I have an urgent message for her
37. Which helping verb BEST completes the sentence below?We ..... have gone to the pool this afternoon if the weather had been nice.
38. Civil engineers had better ..... steel supports in concrete structures built on unstable geophysical sites.
39. You ..... those books to the library soon or you'll get a fine.
40. Most dinosaurs walked on land, but some ..... fly or even swim.
41. We ..... brush our teeth before going to bed.
42. ..... I have some of that pie?
43. You ..... spend all your money in one day. You ..... save some.
44. Which helping verb BEST completes the sentence below? You ..... be at least 18 years old to vote.
45. Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.I ..... submit my book report on time or else I will get an incomplete grade.
46. He ..... practice his English more.
47. You should eat more fruits and vegetables.The modal verb refers to .....
48. You ..... make a lot of noise in the hospital
49. Which of the following sentences uses a modal auxiliary to express permission?
50. When he was young, he ..... swim very well. He won medals and championships!
51. Which word would you use if someone is certain they are going to be somewhere?
52. Identify the modal auxiliary in the sentence:'She ought to apologize.' What is its function?
53. I ..... speak Chinese:it's too difficult!
54. " ..... I get a drink of water?" Margo asked Mr. Navarro.
55. Fill in the blank:She ..... go to the party if she finishes her homework.
56. Which of the following is the correct question form using the modal "can" for the statement: "You play the piano" ?
57. It's possible to visit her any time
58. Choose the sentence with correct word order for had better negative.
59. You ..... work hard to become a brilliant student.
60. Lisa is very stubborn. Nobody ..... change her mind.