Modals Quiz

Which modal is considered more formal when asking for permission?

To express a prohibition based on a rule or law, such as "You ___ smoke in the hospital," which modal is most appropriate?

Which sentence correctly uses 'can' to describe a general or theoretical possibility?

Which of the following questions is grammatically incorrect for asking about possibility?

To describe a general ability someone possessed in the past, like playing an instrument as a child, which modal should be used?

A student says, "Despite the traffic, I ___ get to the exam on time yesterday." Which option correctly fills the blank to show a specific, successful past action?

Which modal is used to make a formal suggestion, as in "___ we begin the presentation?"

To express 100% certainty about a future event, such as "Don't worry, he ___ be on time," which modal should be used?

Which modal is best suited for giving strong or moral advice, as in "You ___ tell the truth"?

When asking for advice, as in "It's warm in here. ___ I open a window?", which modal is most appropriate according to the source?

The sentence "She couldn't swim when she was a child" expresses:

Which statement correctly reflects the use of 'couldn't' for past inability?

To offer a suggestion to a friend, as in "That looks heavy. You ___ ask for help," which modal is suitable?

The sentence "He should be at the airport by now" expresses:

If a manager says, "The report _____ be on my desk by 5 PM," to express a high likelihood but not absolute certainty, which modal fits best?

A team leader says, "We ___ to respect every member's opinion." Which modal best conveys a sense of strong, moral duty?

Which modal completes the sentence to express a possibility in a specific situation: "I'm not sure where she is. She ___ be in the garden."

To make an informal offer like "___ I get you a drink?", which modal is most suitable?