Q.1
"Simran has sprained her ankle, but still she can walk." Choose the function described by the modal in the sentence.
  • Expressing necessity.
  • Expressing possibility.
  • Seeking permission.
  • Expressing ability.
Q.2
Choose the sentence that is NOT a correct modal representation.
  • He must wear his seat belt while driving.
  • He musts wear his seat belt while driving.
  • He must weared his seat belt while driving.
  • Both options 2 and 3 above are not correct representations, but option 1 is.
Q.3
Choose the sentence that is a correct modal representation.
  • Roger Federer may win the Wimbledon title this year.
  • Andy Murray may not win the Wimbledon title this year.
  • John McEnroe dare not threaten the umpire.
  • All of the above are correct.
Q.4
"May I leave the office early?" Choose the function described by the modal in the sentence.
  • Seeking permission.
  • Expressing ability
  • Offering assistance.
  • Giving advice.
Q.5
"The curry is bland. Would you please pass some salt?" "You should not take any salt." Choose the functions described by the modals in these sentences.
  • Expressing necessity - giving advice.
  • Making a request - expressing possibility.
  • Making a request - giving advice.
  • Seeking permission - expressing ability.
Q.6
"'You must go to your room and study,' roared the mother." Choose the function described by the modal in the sentence.
  • Expressing ability.
  • Expressing necessity.
  • Expressing possibility.
  • Giving advice.
Q.7
"Could I come to the birthday party with you?" "Yes, you may." Choose the functions described by the modals in these sentences.
  • Making a request - giving permission.
  • Making a request - giving advice.
  • Giving advice - seeking permission.
  • Offering assistance - expressing ability.
Q.8
"The plumber was supposed to be here at 7 PM so he may come any moment now." Identify the modal and the main verb in the sentence.
  • May, to be.
  • May, was.
  • May, come.
  • Supposed, come.
Q.9
"She may visit her grandmother on the way to her office." Choose the function described by the modal in the sentence.
  • Seeking permission.
  • Expressing possibility.
  • Giving advice.
  • Expressing ability.
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