Exercise 2: Modal Verbs | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  What does 'must' typically express in a sentence?

(A) Permission

(B) Possibility

(C) Obligation

(D) Ability

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  In which sentence is 'will' used to express a future intention?

(A) He will be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.

(B) She can speak Spanish fluently.

(C) They might come to the party if they finish work early.

(D) You must finish your homework before going out.

Correct Answer: 2A

Question 3:  Which modal verb is used to express a strong recommendation?

(A) Should

(B) Would

(C) Could

(D) May

Correct Answer: 3A

Question 4:  Identify the sentence using 'might' to express a possibility.

(A) He can solve the problem easily.

(B) We may visit the museum this weekend.

(C) She must finish her assignment before leaving.

(D) They would go hiking every Sunday.

Correct Answer: 4B

Question 5:  What is the function of 'could' in the sentence: 'She could run faster when she was younger'?

(A) Present tense

(B) Ability in the past

(C) Future tense

(D) Permission

Correct Answer: 5B

Question 6:  Which modal verb is used to express a possibility in the past?

(A) Can

(B) Will

(C) Might

(D) Shall

Correct Answer: 6C

Question 7:  In which sentence is 'can' used to express ability?

(A) I can play the piano.

(B) She should finish her homework before watching TV.

(C) They would go for a walk every evening.

(D) He might come to the party if he finishes work early.

Correct Answer: 7A

Question 8:  What is the function of 'shall' in the sentence: 'Shall we start the game now?'

(A) Past tense

(B) Future intention

(C) Permission

(D) Possibility

Correct Answer: 8B

Question 9:  Which modal verb is used to express polite requests or offers?

(A) Must

(B) Shall

(C) Might

(D) Can

Correct Answer: 9B

Question 10:  Identify the sentence using 'may' to express permission.

(A) You should apologize for your mistake.

(B) We may use the conference room for the meeting.

(C) She could solve the puzzle quickly.

(D) They would visit their grandparents every summer.

Correct Answer: 10B