Modals – Obligation, Permission, Ability & Possibility

Grade 11 English — Modals – Obligation, Permission, Ability & Possibility: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

1. Which modal expresses strong obligation?
2. 'You _____ wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle.' Choose the correct modal.
3. '_____ I borrow your notes?' Which modal is appropriate for polite permission?
4. What is the difference between 'must' and 'have to'?
5. 'She _____ speak three languages fluently.' Which modal shows ability?
6. 'It _____ rain this evening — the sky looks cloudy.' Choose the correct modal.
7. 'You _____ not park here. It is a no-parking zone.' Fill in the blank.
8. Which sentence uses 'should' correctly for advice?
9. '_____ you help me carry these bags?' Which modal shows polite request?
10. 'He _____ be at home — his car is in the driveway.' The modal here expresses:
11. 'Students _____ submit their projects by Friday.' This expresses:
12. 'She _____ swim when she was five.' Which modal is correct?
13. 'You _____ to respect your elders.' Choose the correct semi-modal.
14. Which modal is used to express past ability for a specific occasion?
15. '_____ I come in, sir?' The modal used here expresses:
16. 'You _____ have told me earlier!' This modal expresses:
17. 'He _____ not have done it without help.' Choose the correct modal for impossibility.
18. What does 'needn't' express?
19. 'You _____ have seen her — she left an hour ago.' This expresses:
20. 'Shall' is most commonly used with which person?
21. 'He said I _____ leave early.' Choose the correct reported form of 'may'.
22. 'You _____ be more careful with your belongings.' Which modal fits for mild advice?
23. Which sentence uses 'dare' as a modal correctly?
24. 'We _____ finish this project today, no matter what.' The modal here shows:
25. '_____ that I were young again!' Which modal is used in wishes?