Exercise 1: Modal Verbs | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  What is the function of 'can' in the sentence: 'She can sing beautifully'?

(A) Present tense

(B) Ability

(C) Past tense

(D) Future tense

Correct Answer: 1B

Question 2:  Which modal verb is used to express obligation or necessity?

(A) May

(B) Might

(C) Should

(D) Would

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  In which sentence is 'might' used to express possibility?

(A) She might come to the party if she finishes her work.

(B) He must attend the meeting tomorrow.

(C) I can speak French fluently.

(D) They would visit their grandparents every summer.

Correct Answer: 3A

Question 4:  Which modal verb is used to express advice or recommendation?

(A) Can

(B) Shall

(C) Will

(D) Ought to

Correct Answer: 4D

Question 5:  Identify the sentence using 'could' to express past ability.

(A) I could see the stars clearly last night.

(B) She can swim across the lake effortlessly.

(C) They may arrive late due to traffic.

(D) We might watch a movie this weekend.

Correct Answer: 5A

Question 6:  What is the function of 'shall' in the sentence: 'Shall we go for a walk?'

(A) Past tense

(B) Future tense

(C) Ability

(D) Advice

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  Which modal verb is used to express permission?

(A) Can

(B) Could

(C) Might

(D) Would

Correct Answer: 7A

Question 8:  Identify the sentence using 'may' to express possibility.

(A) He must finish his homework before he can go out to play.

(B) We may have dinner at a fancy restaurant tonight.

(C) You should apologize for your mistake.

(D) She would sing beautifully if she had proper training.

Correct Answer: 8B

Question 9:  What is the function of 'will' in the sentence: 'I will help you with your project'?

(A) Past tense

(B) Future tense

(C) Ability

(D) Advice

Correct Answer: 9B

Question 10:  Which modal verb is used to express possibility or probability?

(A) Shall

(B) Will

(C) Can

(D) Might

Correct Answer: 10D