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Modals

Grade 8 · Week 9 · 25 questions

Modal verbs — can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would — express ability, permission, possibility, and obligation. Using modals correctly adds precision to what you mean.

What you'll practise

  • Choose the right modal for the intended meaning
  • Express permission, ability, and obligation
  • Distinguish between similar modals
  • Use modals in polite and formal contexts
All 25 questions in this Modals quiz

Grade 8 English — Modals: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

  1. Which is a modal verb?
  2. "She ___ swim."
  3. "___ I come in?"
  4. "You ___ finish your homework."
  5. "___ you help me?"
  6. "He ___ be at home."
  7. "___ I use your pen?"
  8. "You ___ not talk in class."
  9. "She ___ come to the party."
  10. "___ I ask a question?"
  11. "He ___ run fast."
  12. "You ___ obey your parents."
  13. "She ___ be sleeping."
  14. "___ I help you?"
  15. "You ___ go now."
  16. "He ___ be the winner."
  17. "___ I borrow your book?"
  18. "You ___ not enter."
  19. "She ___ be at school."
  20. "___ I sit here?"
  21. "He ___ play the guitar."
  22. "You ___ not be late."
  23. "She ___ come tomorrow."
  24. "___ I open the window?"
  25. "He ___ be tired."
Question 1 of 250 correct so far

Which is a modal verb?

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