Modals Of Ability Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

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1. True or False: "Maybe" and "may be" have the same meaning.
2. He ..... solve complex math problems at a very young age.
3. At the end, They ..... save the men from the sinking ship.
4. Select which option(s) are correct for the sentence below."They didn't want to come with us at first but after a while we ..... persuade them."
5. Did you know that Mozart COULD play the piano by the time he was five?
6. It took a really long time but I ..... lose 50 kilograms.
7. Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence. All their three daughters graduated from university. They ..... be very proud
8. I ..... touch my toes until I started doing yoga and became more flexible.
9. (Airport notice) Liquids ..... be in 100ml containers and in a closed plastic bag.
10. I ..... go to the party, because I'm punished
11. I love ..... run so fast.
12. He ran in the race for an hour. He ..... be very thirsty.
13. Select the correct modal in the correct tense/form for the sentence below.A:Did the thief get away? B:Yes. No-one realised what was happening and the thief ..... get away.
14. We use BE ABLE TO
15. Dad is still at work. It ..... be him ringing the doorbell.
16. Could you please lower your music? It is distracting me.
17. Which modal verb is used to talk about something that is true?
18. I ..... open the door while carrying all the shopping bags.(Pick the best answer)
19. He ..... arrive at the party on time, even after missing thetrain, so she was very pleased.
20. I ..... get up early today because it is Sunday.
21. You ..... bring your passport to travel to another country.
22. ..... you speak Mandarin fluently?
23. Why are you still here? You ..... helping Diana in the yard
24. The weather is so good, so you ..... bring umbrella.
25. ..... you play the guitar when you were younger?
26. She's 7 years old but she ..... read yet. Her parents are getting here extra lessons.
27. Which one is the right sentence form?
28. Could you speak English the last year?
29. I ..... get to work on time, even if I missed the bus.
30. Choose the modal that completes the sentences. Think about the context of the sentence ..... you swim when you were 5?
31. They are used to talk about the ability to do things in the future
32. I can't lift this box. It is too heavy.
33. Could you please turn off the light before you leave?
34. I couldn't find the way out of the forest, but the guide ..... help me.
35. Were you ..... convince him to go out with you?
36. We were ..... to leave our suitcases with reception while we waited for our room to be ready
37. I ..... drive a car until I was 34.
38. True or False:Modal verbs can start a question, but never a sentence.
39. Select the correct modal in the correct tense/form for the sentence below."I used to ..... stand on my head, but I can't do it any more."
40. Kathy ..... get here on time because of the accident on the highway.
41. We were ..... leave our suitcases with the hotel reception while we waited for our room to be ready.
42. If you tell him your problem he might ..... help you.
43. He ..... swim until he had lessons when he was 20 years old.
44. That man CAN'T be a doctor. He looks too young.
45. Rose ..... obey the rules but she didn't and she was fired.
46. Could you make a spiderweb?
47. She ..... solve the puzzle yesterday after many attempts.
48. He hasn't been ..... relax for months. His new job is very stressful.
49. If you've got a headache you ..... lie down for a minute.
50. They are used to talk about the ability to do activities in the past
51. How did you ..... write a book so soon after having a baby?(Correct grammar)
52. I ..... wear school uniform at my school. I don't like it, but it is a rule.
53. I'm busy tomorrow but I MAY be able to see you on Thursday. Let me phone you.
54. Select the correct modal in the correct tense/form for the sentence below.A:Are you in a hurry?B:No, I've got plenty of time. I ..... wait.
55. '' Peter passed his exam with a flying color." " ..... "
56. He's very talented, so he ..... become a successful actor in the future.
57. Put the following words in correct order:might / able / he / to / you / help / not / be
58. You CAN'T wear jeans at work. Men have to wear a suit and a tie.
59. When Roth was five, he ..... read and write. He was really intelligent!
60. He ..... to arrive to the party on time last Saturday.