Modal Verbs: Expressing Possibility, Necessity, and Advice

Question 1

Which sentence offers advice?

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Pursue your dreams.

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Complete this assignment.

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Attend the concert with your friends.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a modal verb in English?

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have

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can

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must

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should

Question 3

In the sentence, "You mustn't tell anyone about this," what does the modal verb "mustn't" express?

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Prohibition or strong obligation not to do something

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Advice or recommendation

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Permission or allowance to do something

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Necessity or obligation to do something

Question 4

Analyze the following pair of sentences: "You can do it" and "You must do it". Explain how the choice of modal verb impacts the mood and tone of these sentences.

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"You can do it" conveys possibility and encouragement, while "You must do it" expresses necessity and obligation.

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Both sentences convey a similar mood and tone, expressing encouragement and support.

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"You can do it" is more formal and polite, while "You must do it" is more direct and assertive.

Question 5

To emphasize the necessity of following the instructions, rewrite the sentence using a modal verb: 'Following the instructions carefully is crucial.'

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Following the instructions carefully is a must.

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Following the instructions carefully should be considered.

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Following the instructions carefully is allowed.

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Following the instructions carefully is possible.

Question 6

Examine the usage of the modal verbs "can" and "could" in the following sentences:

**I can swim.**
**I could swim when I was younger.**

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Can expresses present ability, while could expresses past ability.

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Can implies permission, while could expresses advice.

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Can is more formal than could.

Question 7

Which sentence uses a modal verb to express necessity?

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I must go to the store to buy some milk.

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I can go to the store to buy some milk.

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I might go to the store to buy some milk.

Question 8

You're in a foreign country and need help. Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a stranger for assistance?

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Could you please help me find the nearest train station?

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You must help me find the nearest train station.

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You ought to help me find the nearest train station.

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Help me find the nearest train station.

Question 9

How do modal verbs influence the conversation in this dialogue?

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They convey the speaker's certainty and obligation, shaping the conversation's tone and direction.

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They primarily indicate the conversation's tense.

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They express the speaker's emotions.

Question 10

In the sentence, "She should not have eaten so much," the modal verb "should" primarily conveys what attitude of the speaker?

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Regret

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Approval

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Agreement

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Permission

Question 11

In the sentence, "You should not have said that to her," the modal verb "should" expresses a sense of:

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C. Advice

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A. Permission

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B. Obligation

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D. Necessity

Question 12

Which sentence correctly uses a modal verb to show that someone is allowed to do something?

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You may enter the room.

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You have to leave now.

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You must have finished the project.

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You should be kidding.

Question 13

In the sentence "You should have studied harder for the test," which modal verb expresses necessity? Explain how this verb conveys the idea of necessity.

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"should have"

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"will"

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"would have"

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"could have"

Question 14

Which word is NOT a modal verb?

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have

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can

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should

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may

Question 15

In the sentence, 'You should study for the test,', the modal verb 'should' is used to:

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Give advice

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Express possibility

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Indicate necessity

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Show permission

Question 16

In the sentence, 'You must go to the store,', the modal verb 'must' conveys a sense of:

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Necessity

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Permission

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Possibility

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Advice

Question 17

Which modal verb is used to express permission or ability?

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can

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should

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must

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will

Question 18

Which modal verb is used to indicate a strong obligation?

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must

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can

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should

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may

Question 19

In the sentence, 'You should do your homework,', the modal verb 'should' is used to:

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Give advice

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Express possibility

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Convey necessity

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Indicate permission

Question 20

Which modal verb is used to express a suggestion or possibility?

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may

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can

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should

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must

Question 21

Which sentence correctly expresses possibility?

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He might be at home.

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She is able to speak three languages.

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You ought to study harder.

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I will definitely win.

Question 22

Which modal verb is used to give advice?

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Should

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Can

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Must

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Could

Question 23

Identify the modal verb in the sentence: 'You could have called me.'

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Could

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You

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Have

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Called

Question 24

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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I could have helped you.

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I could of helped you.

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I can have helped you.

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I should have helped you.

Question 25

Select the sentence that best demonstrates a situation of obligation.

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He must study for the test.

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You may leave early.

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She ought to go to the doctor.

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I can't attend the meeting.

Question 26

Identify the modal verb in the sentence: 'He was advised to rest.'

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Advised

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Was

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To

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Rest

Question 27

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a modal verb to express ability.

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He is able to play the piano.

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I am required to swim.

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She could have gone.

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You should be here.

Question 28

Which of the following sentences does NOT use a modal verb?

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The car is parked.

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I must complete my homework.

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She is unable to drive yet.

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You ought to study more.

Question 29

Which modal verb is used to grant permission?

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may

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can

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could

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must

Question 30

Which modal verb is used to express a high level of certainty?

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will

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can

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could

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may

Question 31

Select the sentence that uses the modal verb 'could' correctly to express a suggestion.

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Could you please close the window?

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He could to run very fast.

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You could have been more careful.

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I could have gone to the concert.

Question 32

Select the sentence that correctly uses the modal verb 'may' to express permission.

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You may borrow my car.

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He may be late for the meeting.

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She may have lost her keys.

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I may go to the movies tonight.

Question 33

Which modal verb is used to indicate that something is necessary or obligatory?

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Must

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Can

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Should

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May

Question 34

When the modal verb 'should' is used in the sentence 'You should study more', it primarily expresses:

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Advice

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Permission

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Ability

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Possibility

Question 35

The sentence 'It might rain later' primarily conveys the idea of:

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Possibility

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Certainty

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Advice

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Obligation

Question 36

Which modal verb is typically used to make a polite request?

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Would

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Shall

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Will

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Can

Question 37

In the sentence 'You mustn't smoke here', the modal verb 'mustn't' is primarily used to express:

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Prohibition

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Advice

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Permission

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Obligation

Question 38

The sentence 'She should have studied harder' primarily expresses the idea of:

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Regret

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Advice

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Possibility

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Obligation

Question 39

Which modal verb is often used to make an offer?

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Would

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Could

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Should

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May

Question 40

In the sentence 'I might go to the party', the modal verb 'might' primarily conveys:

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Possibility

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Certainty

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Advice

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Permission

Question 41

Which of the following is not a modal verb used in English?

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have

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can

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must

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may

Question 42

Which modal verb is used to give advice?

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should

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can

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must

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may

Question 43

Choose the modal verb that correctly completes the sentence: "I'm not sure if I ____ finish my homework on time."

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might

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can

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must

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should

Question 44

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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He can speak English.

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He can to speak English.

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He cans speak English.

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He can't speak English.

Question 45

Translate the following sentence into Spanish: "You don't have to come if you don't want to."

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No tienes que venir si no quieres.

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No puedes venir si no quieres.

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No debes venir si no quieres.

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No puedes venir si quieres.

Question 46

Which of the following is a synonym for "ability"?

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can

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must

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should

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may

Question 47

Which sentence uses the modal verb 'can' correctly?

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I can play the guitar.

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I can't to play the guitar.

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I can playing the guitar.

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I can't play guitar.

Question 48

Select the modal verb that expresses necessity.

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must

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can

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should

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may

Question 49

Which sentence expresses a suggestion using the modal verb 'should'?

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You should study for the test.

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You should to study for the test.

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You must study for the test.

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You could study for the test.

Question 50

Identify the modal verb that indicates a lack of permission.

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can't

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can

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may

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must

Question 51

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the modal verb 'could'?

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I couldn't go to the party.

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I could go to the party.

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I might go to the party.

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I should go to the party.

Question 52

Which sentence uses the modal verb 'must' to indicate an obligation?

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You must finish your homework.

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You must to finish your homework.

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You should finish your homework.

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You could finish your homework.

Question 53

Identify the modal verb that conveys possibility.

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may

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must

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can

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should

Question 54

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the modal verb 'should have'?

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I should have studied for the test.

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I should have study for the test.

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I should to have studied for the test.

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I should study for the test.

Question 55

Select the modal verb that expresses strong advice.

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must

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can

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should

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might

Question 56

Which statement offers advice?

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You should visit the Eiffel Tower.

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The museum is closed on Mondays.

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I can't believe how beautiful this painting is.

Question 57

In the sentence "You should consider applying for that job," what is the main communicative purpose of the underlined modal verb?

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Expressing advice (recommendation)

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Expressing necessity (obligation)

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Expressing possibility

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Expressing permission

Question 58

In the sentence, 'You should study harder if you want to pass the exam,' how does the modal verb 'should' contribute to the characterization, plot development, or overall message of the text?

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It conveys a sense of obligation, suggesting the speaker believes studying harder is the right course of action.

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It implies the character is capable of passing the exam without studying harder.

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It indicates the character is likely to pass the exam even if they don't study harder.

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It has no significant impact on the characterization, plot development, or overall message of the text.

Question 59

Which sentence below does NOT contain a modal verb of necessity?

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You should eat healthy food.

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You have to study for the test.

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You can't talk in class.

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You must follow the rules.

Question 60

Which sentence gives advice?

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You should study hard.

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You may visit the museum.

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You must turn in your assignment.

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You can't leave the classroom.

Question 61

Which modal verb is used to express a strong assumption?

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must

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can

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may

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could

Question 62

Which modal verb is used to express a prediction?

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will

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can

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must

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should

Question 63

Which modal verb indicates the ability to do something?

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Can

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Should

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Must

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May

Question 64

What is the correct negative form of the modal verb 'must'?

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Mustn't

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Must not

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Can't

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Doesn't have to