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Modal Verbs Quiz: Can, Could, Should, Must (10 Questions)

Test your modal verbs with this 10-question quiz. Instant answers and explanations, free and no sign-up. This is a intermediate level quiz.

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1. When Priya was a child, she ___ speak three languages.

We use could to talk about ability in the past.

2. ___ I open the window, please?

May is a polite way to ask for permission.

3. You must ___ your seatbelt in the car.

After a modal like must, we use the base verb with no to.

4. It is raining heavily. You ___ take an umbrella.

We use should to give advice.

5. You ___ smoke in the hospital. It is not allowed.

Must not shows that something is prohibited.

6. Tomorrow is a holiday, so you ___ go to the office.

Do not have to means there is no obligation to do it.

7. The sky is very cloudy. It ___ rain later.

We use might to talk about a possibility.

8. Rahul is very good at cricket. He ___ bowl fast.

We use can to talk about present ability.

9. The train leaves at 6 am, so we ___ wake up early.

Have to shows an obligation that comes from the situation.

10. The doctor said she should ___ more water every day.

After the modal should, we use the base verb drink with no to.

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