Exercise 3: Modal Verbs | Practice Test Online

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

(A) Permission

(B) Obligation

(C) Ability

(D) Prediction

Correct Answer: 1A

Question 2:  In which sentence is 'might' used to express uncertainty?

(A) She can finish the project by tomorrow.

(B) He will go to the gym after work.

(C) They should arrive at the airport early.

(D) It might rain later.

Correct Answer: 2D

Question 3:  Which modal verb is used to express possibility or probability in the present?

(A) Shall

(B) Must

(C) Can

(D) Would

Correct Answer: 3C

Question 4:  Identify the sentence using 'could' to express past ability.

(A) They may join us for dinner tonight.

(B) She could speak three languages fluently.

(C) He must finish his homework before going out.

(D) We should attend the meeting on time.

Correct Answer: 4B

Question 5:  What is the function of 'will' in the sentence: 'I will call you later'?

(A) Past tense

(B) Future intention

(C) Permission

(D) Possibility

Correct Answer: 5B

Question 6:  Which modal verb is used to express willingness or determination?

(A) Should

(B) Might

(C) Will

(D) Could

Correct Answer: 6C

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

(A) She may join us for lunch if she finishes her work.

(B) They could solve the puzzle quickly.

(C) He must finish his assignment before leaving.

(D) We should go to the gym after work.

Correct Answer: 7B

Question 8:  What is the function of 'shall' in the sentence: 'Shall we go for a walk?'

(A) Past tense

(B) Future intention

(C) Permission

(D) Possibility

Correct Answer: 8B

Question 9:  Which modal verb is used to express advice or recommendation?

(A) Can

(B) Shall

(C) Will

(D) Should

Correct Answer: 9D

Question 10:  Identify the sentence using 'must' to express necessity.

(A) You can finish your work tomorrow.

(B) We might go to the beach this weekend.

(C) He must attend the meeting tomorrow.

(D) She would visit her grandparents every summer.

Correct Answer: 10C