Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 27 (30 MCQs)

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1. Most dinosaurs walked on land, but some ..... fly or even swim.
2. We ..... brush our teeth before going to bed.
3. ..... I have some of that pie?
4. You ..... spend all your money in one day. You ..... save some.
5. Which helping verb BEST completes the sentence below? You ..... be at least 18 years old to vote.
6. Choose the appropriate modal auxiliary to complete the sentence.I ..... submit my book report on time or else I will get an incomplete grade.
7. He ..... practice his English more.
8. You should eat more fruits and vegetables.The modal verb refers to .....
9. You ..... make a lot of noise in the hospital
10. Which of the following sentences uses a modal auxiliary to express permission?
11. When he was young, he ..... swim very well. He won medals and championships!
12. Which word would you use if someone is certain they are going to be somewhere?
13. Identify the modal auxiliary in the sentence:'She ought to apologize.' What is its function?
14. I ..... speak Chinese:it's too difficult!
15. " ..... I get a drink of water?" Margo asked Mr. Navarro.
16. Fill in the blank:She ..... go to the party if she finishes her homework.
17. Which of the following is the correct question form using the modal "can" for the statement: "You play the piano" ?
18. It's possible to visit her any time
19. Choose the sentence with correct word order for had better negative.
20. You ..... work hard to become a brilliant student.
21. Lisa is very stubborn. Nobody ..... change her mind.
22. Can you read this for me? I ..... see without my glasses.
23. Find a similar sentence:It was a very difficult test but we managed to finish it on time.
24. You ..... (must not/should not) smoke in the library.
25. Excuse me ..... I ..... to the restroom?
26. When you are putting gasoline in your gas tank, you ..... smoke! It is forbidden.
27. A; What are your children doing? Stop! You ..... play with sharp knives.B:Why not?
28. We ..... stay out late at night. I don't think it's a good idea.
29. Complete the sentence:'I ..... (not) eat that cake.' Function:Expressing permission. Options:should, might, can, will
30. She might come to the party.