Modal Auxiliaries Quiz 26 (25 MCQs)

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1. A:Sally has Fluncked every test so far this semesterB:She ..... study very hard
2. Which of the following expresses a polite request?
3. We use it to express a recommendation.
4. You ..... drink alcohol.
5. Select the correct present tense form of the German modal auxiliary "sollen" for "wir" (we).
6. Complete the sentence:'They ..... (not) help us with the project.' Function:Expressing ability. Options:can, should, may, must
7. She ..... speak French very well. She's only lived in Paris for a few weeks.
8. What is the negative form of 'You might stay'?
9. Choose the correct modal verb:They ..... have left already. A) must B) can C) might D) should E) will
10. We've worked long and hard today ..... we call it a day?
11. Le docteur dit:'vous devez rester au lit pendant une semaine.'
12. Which modal auxiliary is stronger than 'should'?
13. I haven't met her for a long time since the graduation two years ago. She ..... at the university
14. Emma did very well on her english test. She ..... studied hard.
15. I ..... (prefer/like better) tea to coffee.
16. Identify the modal auxiliary in the sentence:'You could help me with this project.' What is its function?
17. When Mr. Lee was younger, he ..... work in the garden for hours, but now he has to take frequent rests because he has emphysema.
18. A:Do you think Scott will quit his job?B:I don't know. He ..... He's very angry. We'll just have to wait and see.
19. Choose the sentence that express ability or lack of ability:
20. Can you help me with my homework?
21. Choose the sentence that express possibility:
22. A:What shall we do after that?B: ..... we go back to my place for dessert.
23. Can she dance salsa?
24. A:Rick, ..... work for me this evening? I'll take your shift tomorrow.B:Sure. I was going to ask you to work for me tomorrow anyway.
25. "Would you" is used for polite offers or requests.