Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 2 (30 MCQs)

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1. He was always travelling, and he ..... speak six languages.
2. What is the negative form of the modal auxiliary "should" ? Choose ALL that apply.
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?
4. ..... we take it home? Sure, you 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.
6. A man fell into the river yesterday.The police ..... save him.Which option expresses inability?
7. He ..... show off his coin collection whenever he has guests over to visit him.
8. You ..... park here.
9. Since the company doesn't charge a late fee until after the sixteenth, you ..... pay until a day or two before that.
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) .....
11. We use it to express Ability or opportunity
12. Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.Miss, ..... we use these computers to research about the Greek gods and goddesses?
13. I see you haven't finished your homework yet. It ..... be very difficult, then.
14. Form a question using "will" for the statement: "They help us with $\int(2x^3-x + 4)dx$
15. I tried to climb up the tree, but ..... not.
16. Where have you been?You ..... here an hour ago.Which option expresses expectation?
17. What does 'should' imply in a sentence? A) obligation B) ability C) permission D) possibility E) request
18. What verb finishes the sentence?They ..... a test to show that they know basic facts about the U.S. government. take-necessity
19. You (would, may) see the principal now.
20. Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence ..... you leave the school right away? We still have to meet for our project!
21. When writing, when should the modal auxiliary verb "may" be used?
22. ..... I go to the bathroom, please?
23. She ..... be at the party by 6 PM.
24. Okay, time for relax. How much is 0/0?
25. I know that everyone ..... save a little extra money, but it is hard with so many bills to pay. (customary, expected behavior)
26. Which modal auxiliary is the most formal/polite one?
27. I never learned how to swim, so I ..... swim very well.
28. We ..... see that movie. It looks very funny!
29. Can is for .....
30. Which sentence uses a modal auxiliary to express a suggestion?