Lesson 1.4 Grammar – Modals

Q1. Which modal expresses a strong conclusion from evidence?

must might could would

Q2. Which modal is commonly used to ask for permission?

may should ought to must

Q3. Choose the correct sentence.

You should to study. You should study. You should studying. You should studied.

Q4. Which modal expresses duty in “We ___ obey the rules”?

must might could would

Q5. Which sentence expresses lack of necessity?

You must go. You need not go. You should go. You may go.

Q6. Which modal can express a polite request?

would must needn’t cannot

Q7. What does “He might come” express?

certainty possibility obligation prohibition

Q8. Which modal gives advice?

should can must not will

Q9. Which sentence expresses prohibition?

You can enter. You must not enter. You may enter. You could enter.

Q10. Which expression refers to a past habit?

Used to Can May Must