This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Verbs > Auxiliary Verbs > Modal Auxiliaries – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 2 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. He was always travelling, and he ..... speak six languages. A) Should. B) Could. C) Can. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 2. What is the negative form of the modal auxiliary "should" ? Choose ALL that apply. A) Wouldn't. B) Couldn't. C) Shouldn't. D) Should not. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Should not. 3. Reflect on the use of modal auxiliaries in the following sentence: "You should practice every day to improve your skills." What is the function of the modal auxiliary in this context? A) Expressing a command. B) Giving advice. C) Indicating permission. D) Stating a fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Giving advice. 4. ..... we take it home? Sure, you can A) May. B) Can. C) Must. D) Will. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Can. 5. A:Does Omar want to go with us to the film festival tonight?B:No. He ..... go to a wresting match than the film festival. A) Could. B) Would rather. C) Prefers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Would rather. 6. A man fell into the river yesterday.The police ..... save him.Which option expresses inability? A) Weren't able to. B) Could. C) Are able to. D) Might not have. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Weren't able to. 7. He ..... show off his coin collection whenever he has guests over to visit him. A) Ought. B) Can. C) Will. D) May. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Will. 8. You ..... park here. A) Couldn't. B) Can't. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Can't. 9. Since the company doesn't charge a late fee until after the sixteenth, you ..... pay until a day or two before that. A) Needn't. B) Can't. C) Shouldn't. D) Mustn't. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Needn't. 10. Child:Mom, I'm finished with all my chores and homework. Can I go to the park now?Mother:Yes, you've worked hard all afternoon. (9) ..... A) You would go to the park. B) You may go to the park. C) You should go to the park. D) You don't have to go to the park. E) You must go to the park. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You may go to the park. 11. We use it to express Ability or opportunity A) Will, Shall, would. B) Should, Ought to. C) Must, Have to. D) Can, could. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Can, could. 12. Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.Miss, ..... we use these computers to research about the Greek gods and goddesses? A) Can. B) May. C) Must. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) May. 13. I see you haven't finished your homework yet. It ..... be very difficult, then. A) Should. B) Can. C) Must. D) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Could. 14. Form a question using "will" for the statement: "They help us with $\int(2x^3-x + 4)dx$ A) They will help us with $\int(2x^3-x + 4)dx$. B) Will they help us with $\int(2x^3-x + 4)dx$. C) Do they will help us with $\int(2x^3-x + 4)dx$. D) Will they helps us with $\int(2x^3-x + 4)dx$. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Will they help us with $\int(2x^3-x + 4)dx$. 15. I tried to climb up the tree, but ..... not. A) Could. B) Might. C) May. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Could. 16. Where have you been?You ..... here an hour ago.Which option expresses expectation? A) Should be. B) Were supposed to be. C) Have been. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Were supposed to be. 17. What does 'should' imply in a sentence? A) obligation B) ability C) permission D) possibility E) request A) Obligation. B) Suggestion. C) Certainty. D) Requirement. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obligation. 18. What verb finishes the sentence?They ..... a test to show that they know basic facts about the U.S. government. take-necessity A) Will take. B) Must take. C) May take. D) Would take. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Must take. 19. You (would, may) see the principal now. A) Would. B) May. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) May. 20. Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence ..... you leave the school right away? We still have to meet for our project! A) Can. B) May. C) Must. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can. 21. When writing, when should the modal auxiliary verb "may" be used? A) To show an action in the future. B) The opposite of must. C) To show an ability. D) To formally give permission. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To formally give permission. 22. ..... I go to the bathroom, please? A) May. B) Will. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) May. 23. She ..... be at the party by 6 PM. A) Would. B) Should. C) Could. D) Might. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Should. 24. Okay, time for relax. How much is 0/0? A) This is not, 1000. B) This is, 0. C) This neither, 2. D) Go back to the previous answer, 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This is, 0. 25. I know that everyone ..... save a little extra money, but it is hard with so many bills to pay. (customary, expected behavior) A) Has to. B) Must. C) Could have. D) Is supposed to. E) Was able to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Is supposed to. 26. Which modal auxiliary is the most formal/polite one? A) Shouls. B) May. C) Can. D) Must. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) May. 27. I never learned how to swim, so I ..... swim very well. A) Can. B) Can't. C) Will. D) Will not. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Can't. 28. We ..... see that movie. It looks very funny! A) May. B) Can. C) Must. D) Would. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Must. 29. Can is for ..... A) Advice. B) Ability. C) Obligation. D) Permission. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ability. 30. Which sentence uses a modal auxiliary to express a suggestion? A) You should try the new restaurant. B) You must wear a coat in the winter. C) We can go to the movies tonight. D) He might be late for the meeting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You should try the new restaurant. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesVerbs QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesModal Auxiliaries Quiz 1Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 3Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 4Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 5Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 6Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 7Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 8Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books