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Modals and Modal Auxiliaries

Grade 9 · Week 3 · 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 and Modal Auxiliaries quiz

Grade 9 English — Modals and Modal Auxiliaries: 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. "He ___ be at home."
  6. "___ you help me?"
  7. "You ___ not talk in class."
  8. "She ___ come to the party."
  9. "___ I ask a question?"
  10. "He ___ run fast."
  11. "You ___ obey your parents."
  12. "She ___ be sleeping."
  13. "___ I help you?"
  14. "You ___ go now."
  15. "He ___ be the winner."
  16. "___ I borrow your book?"
  17. "You ___ not enter."
  18. "She ___ be at school."
  19. "___ I sit here?"
  20. "He ___ play the guitar."
  21. "You ___ not be late."
  22. "She ___ come tomorrow."
  23. "___ I open the window?"
  24. "He ___ be tired."
  25. "You ___ leave now."
Question 1 of 250 correct so far

Which is a modal verb?

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