Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verb that are used to express possibility, permission, necessity, obligation, or advice. They can be tricky to use, but with practice, you’ll be using them like a pro in no time! This blog post provides some MCQs exercises to help you improve your understanding of modal verbs.
MCQs Based on ‘Modals’
MCQs Exercise -1
- Which of the following modal verbs is used to express permission?
(A) can
(B) could
(C) may
(D) might - Which of the following modal verbs is used to express obligation?
(A) can
(B) could
(C) must
(D) might - Which of the following modal verbs is used to express possibility?
(A) can
(B) could
(C) may
(D) might - Which of the following modal verbs is used to express advice?
(A) can
(B) could
(C) should
(D) would - Which of the following modal verbs is used to express a polite request?
(A) can
(B) could
(C) may
(D) might
Answers:
- (C)
- (C)
- (C)
- (C)
- (B)
MCQs Exercise -2
- Modal verbs are always followed by an infinitive form of the verb.
(A) True
(B) False - Modal verbs are never used in the progressive tense.
(A) True
(B) False - Modal verbs are never used in the perfect tense.
(A) True
(B) False - Modal verbs are never used in the passive voice.
(A) True
(B) False - Modal verbs can be used to express a variety of meanings, including possibility, permission, necessity, obligation, and advice.
(A) True
(B) False - Modal verbs do not have infinitives, past participles, or present participles.
(A) True
(B) False - Modal verbs are always conjugated in the same way, regardless of the subject of the sentence.
(A) True
(B) False - Modal verbs can be used to ask questions and make requests.
(A) True
(B) False - Modal verbs can be used to express a variety of degrees of certainty, such as certainty, possibility, and impossibility.
(A) True
(B) False - Modal verbs can be used to express a variety of emotions, such as hope, doubt, and regret.
(A) True
(B) False
Answers:
- (A)
- (B)
- (B)
- (B)
- (A)
- (A)
- (B)
- (A)
- (A)
- (A)
MCQs Exercise -3
- Which of the following is NOT a modal verb?
a) should
b) can
c) do
d) must
Answer: c) do
- Which modal verb is used to express an obligation?
a) may
b) should
c) might
d) could
Answer: b) should
- Which of the following sentences contains a modal verb?
a) The cat sat on the mat.
b) I will go to the store later.
c) She might be coming to the party tonight.
d) He has been studying for his exams all week.
Answer: c) She might be coming to the party tonight.
- Which modal verb is used to express possibility or uncertainty?
a) can
b) must
c) will
d) shall
Answer: a) can
- Which of the following sentences uses the modal verb ‘may’ correctly?
a) He may not to come to the meeting.
b) May I borrow your pen, please?
c) They might may be able to finish the project on time.
d) I should may go to the gym tonight.
Answer: b) May I borrow your pen, please?
- Which modal verb is used to express strong advice?
a) might
b) could
c) should
d) would
Answer: c) should
- Which of the following sentences uses the modal verb ‘could’ correctly?
a) She could not to finish the assignment on time.
b) Could you please pass me the salt?
c) They could should have done better on the test.
d) I would could love to go on vacation this year.
Answer: b) Could you please pass me the salt?
- Which modal verb is used to express a past possibility or ability?
a) will
b) may
c) can
d) could
Answer: d) could
- Which of the following sentences uses the modal verb ‘must’ correctly?
a) You must to finish your dinner before you can have dessert.
b) Must I to go to the doctor for my check-up?
c) They must could be stuck in traffic.
d) I may must be getting sick because I feel so tired.
Answer: a) You must to finish your dinner before you can have dessert.
- Which modal verb is used to express a future possibility or probability?
a) may
b) should
c) must
d) can
Answer: a) may