This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Verbs > Auxiliary Verbs > Modal Verbs > Modals Of Possibility – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Modals Of Possibility Quiz 8 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A:I think I'll take my umbrella. It could rain today. A) Was able to rain. B) Might rain. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Might rain. 2. There is no way they are getting married! A) They can't be. They have nothing in common. B) She is off to college this year. C) We have known them since they were kids. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They can't be. They have nothing in common. 3. My classmate can play basketball very well. A) He must practice every day. B) He must be practice every day. C) He must be practicing every day. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He must practice every day. 4. She may be in her office. A) I'm not sure but it's possible. B) I'm sure. C) Because she's normally there at this time. D) I'm sure. It's impossible. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I'm not sure but it's possible. 5. Which modal verb is used to express a strong possibility in the future? A) Can. B) Will. C) Should. D) Must. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Will. 6. Choose a, b, or c.They ..... find a flat yet. They're still looking. A) Couldn't have. B) Can't have. C) Haven't been able to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Haven't been able to. 7. We use ..... to express a past possibility A) Might. B) May. C) Can. D) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Could. 8. Wich one is correct? A) She might go. B) She might to go. C) She might gone. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She might go. 9. Analyze the following sentence and determine the meaning of the modal verb: "He must be the new teacher." A) Ability. B) Permission. C) Conclusion. D) Obligation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 10. I'm sure you're very happy. A) You can't be happy. B) You might be happy. C) You can be happy. D) You must be happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You must be happy. 11. Pedro has ..... acquire a lot of good for his family A) Can. B) Been able to. C) Could. D) Nothing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Been able to. 12. Be careful with those scissors. A) I might not watch it. B) You might cut yourself. C) They might be brothers. D) He might not have his phone. E) You might miss your plane. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You might cut yourself. 13. Sorry, Teacher. I ..... do it yet. A) Couldn't. B) Haven't been able to. C) Wasn't able to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Haven't been able to. 14. Which modal verb expresses a high level of certainty about a future event? A) Might. B) Could. C) Will. D) May. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Will. 15. When using the adverb 'maybe', which modal verb should be used? A) May. B) Might. C) Will. D) Can. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Will. 16. Simon ..... a gift for his cousin using his credit card. He needs to check that it has cleared first. A) May be. B) Might not take. C) May buy. D) Could throw. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) May buy. 17. Which of the following sentences uses a modal verb to express possibility in the present or future? A) You must finish your homework. B) She can swim very fast. C) They might visit us this weekend. D) I will call you tomorrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They might visit us this weekend. 18. That can't be very easy. We use can't to express: A) Possibility. B) Probability. C) Certainty. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Certainty. 19. John and Steven are running to their next class. A) They might being late. B) They can't be late. C) They might be late. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They might be late. 20. What is the difference between 'may' and 'will'? A) 'May' is used for more certainty, while 'will' is used for possibility. B) 'May' is used for possibility, while 'will' is used for more certainty. C) 'May' is used for past actions, while 'will' is used for future actions. D) 'May' is used for future actions, while 'will' is used for past actions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'May' is used for possibility, while 'will' is used for more certainty. 21. We ..... be back home at 9:00 pm. (30%) A) Could. B) Might. C) May. D) Must. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Might. 22. He isn't answering. A) I might not. B) You might cut yourself. C) They might be brothers. D) He might not have his phone. E) You might miss your plane. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He might not have his phone. 23. Choose a, b, or c ..... I get you another glass of water? A) Would. B) Shall. C) Mustn't. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Shall. 24. John didn't come to work today. ..... he is sick? A) Maybe. B) May be. C) Could be. D) Might be. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maybe. 25. When expressing possibility in the present, which modal verb is used to indicate a weaker possibility? A) Can. B) Might. C) Shall. D) Will. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Might. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAuxiliary Verbs QuizzesVerbs QuizzesModals Of Possibility Quiz 1Modals Of Possibility Quiz 2Modals Of Possibility Quiz 3Modals Of Possibility Quiz 4Modals Of Possibility Quiz 5Modals Of Possibility Quiz 6Modals Of Possibility Quiz 7Modals Of Possibility Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books