Advanced English 4 Quiz On Modal Verbs And Related Expressions.
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
_________________ you swim when you were 10?
- A.
Could
- B.
Can
- C.
Was you able
- D.
You were able
Correct Answer
A. CouldExplanation
The word "could" is the correct answer because it is the past tense form of "can" and is used to indicate the ability or possibility of doing something in the past. In this question, it is asking about the ability to swim when you were 10 years old, which refers to a past time. Therefore, "could" is the appropriate choice to indicate the ability to swim at that age.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He _____________ be at work now, can he? It’s nearly midnight.
- A.
Can
- B.
Must
- C.
Can't
- D.
Should
Correct Answer
C. Can'tExplanation
The correct answer is "can't." The question is asking for a negative statement, indicating that the person is not at work. The word "can't" expresses impossibility, suggesting that it is not possible for the person to be at work at such a late hour.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Grandpa’s suggestion was that we _________________ take the kids to the zoo.
- A.
Will
- B.
Could
- C.
Must
- D.
Should
Correct Answer
D. ShouldExplanation
The correct answer is "should" because it implies a recommendation or advice from Grandpa to take the kids to the zoo. Using "should" suggests that it is the best course of action or the most appropriate decision to make.Rate this question:
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- 4.
We _________________ get to the meeting on time yesterday because the train was delayed by one hour.
- A.
Could
- B.
Couldn't
- C.
Can
- D.
Can't
Correct Answer
B. Couldn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "couldn't" because it indicates that the speaker was unable to get to the meeting on time due to the train delay. "Could" and "can" indicate ability or possibility, which is not applicable in this context. "Can't" indicates a present inability, which does not match the past tense of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 5.
We have a lot of work tomorrow. You ____________________ be late.
- A.
Should
- B.
Had better not
- C.
Had better
- D.
Must
Correct Answer
B. Had better notExplanation
The correct answer is "had better not". This is because the sentence implies that it is important not to be late for the work tomorrow. "Had better not" is a stronger and more urgent suggestion than "should" or "must". It emphasizes the importance of being punctual and implies that there may be negative consequences if the person is late.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Stanton Squash Club has decided that it is obligatory for all club members to do these things: · wear sports shoes and clean clothes · have a shower · finish on time · be silent But these things are not allowed: · disturb other players · eat or drink outside the bar · take club balls home It is optional for the members: · wear white clothes · use your own balls · buy food or drinks at the bar Choose the option that best completes the sentence 1. You ________________________ wear white clothes, 2. but you ________________________ wear sports shoes.
- A.
Mustn't, must
- B.
Must, have to
- C.
Don't have to, must
- D.
Don't have to, mustn't
- E.
Mustn't, don't have to
Correct Answer
C. Don't have to, mustExplanation
According to the given information, wearing white clothes is optional for the members, so they don't have to wear white clothes. On the other hand, wearing sports shoes is obligatory, so they must wear sports shoes.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The Stanton Squash Club has decided that it is obligatory for all club members to do these things: · wear sports shoes and clean clothes · have a shower · finish on time · be silent But these things are not allowed: · disturb other players · eat or drink outside the bar · take club balls home It is optional for the members: · wear white clothes · use your own balls · buy food or drinks at the bar Choose the option that best completes the sentence 3. You ________________________ disturb other players, 4. and you ________________________ be silent.
- A.
Must, have to
- B.
Don't have to, must
- C.
Don't have to, mustn't
- D.
Mustn't, must
- E.
Mustn't, don't have to
Correct Answer
D. Mustn't, mustExplanation
The correct answer is "mustn't, must". According to the given rules, it is obligatory for club members to be silent and not disturb other players. Therefore, the first blank should be filled with "mustn't" which means "not allowed to". Additionally, the second blank should be filled with "must" which indicates a requirement or obligation to be silent.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Stanton Squash Club has decided that it is obligatory for all club members to do these things: · wear sports shoes and clean clothes · have a shower · finish on time · be silent But these things are not allowed: · disturb other players · eat or drink outside the bar · take club balls home It is optional for the members: · wear white clothes · use your own balls · buy food or drinks at the bar Choose the option that best completes the sentence 9. You ______________________ eat or drink outside the bar, 10. but you ______________________ buy your food in the bar if you don’t want to.
- A.
Mustn't, don't have to
- B.
Mustn't, must
- C.
Must, have to
- D.
Don't have to, must
- E.
Don't have to, mustn't
Correct Answer
A. Mustn't, don't have toExplanation
According to the given information, it is not allowed to eat or drink outside the bar, so the correct option is "mustn't". However, it is optional to buy food or drinks at the bar, meaning it is not necessary, so the correct option is "don't have to".Rate this question:
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- 9.
The Stanton Squash Club has decided that it is obligatory for all club members to do these things: · wear sports shoes and clean clothes · have a shower · finish on time · be silent But these things are not allowed: · disturb other players · eat or drink outside the bar · take club balls home It is optional for the members: · wear white clothes · use your own balls · buy food or drinks at the bar Choose the option that best completes the sentence 7. You _____________________ play with club balls, 8. but if you do, you _____________________ take them home.
- A.
Mustn't, must
- B.
Must, have to
- C.
Don't have to, must
- D.
Mustn't, don't have to
- E.
Don't have to, mustn't
Correct Answer
E. Don't have to, mustn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "don't have to, mustn't." According to the given rules, it is optional for members to use their own balls, so they don't have to use club balls. However, if they choose to use club balls, they mustn't take them home.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The Stanton Squash Club has decided that it is obligatory for all club members to do these things: · wear sports shoes and clean clothes · have a shower · finish on time · be silent But these things are not allowed: · disturb other players · eat or drink outside the bar · take club balls home It is optional for the members: · wear white clothes · use your own balls · buy food or drinks at the bar Choose the option that best completes the sentence 5. You ________________________ have a shower, 6. and you ________________________ wear clean clothes.
- A.
Mustn't, must
- B.
Must, have to
- C.
Don't have to, must
- D.
Don't have to, mustn't
- E.
Mustn't, don't have to
Correct Answer
B. Must, have toExplanation
The correct answer is "must, have to." This is because the sentence is indicating that it is obligatory for club members to have a shower and wear clean clothes. "Must" expresses a strong obligation or requirement, while "have to" is used to indicate a necessity or obligation. Therefore, both "must" and "have to" accurately convey the idea that it is mandatory for members to have a shower and wear clean clothes.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Write statements and questions, using the words below and the expressions in brackets. Their children / read or write / yet (negative be able)
Correct Answer
Their children aren't able to read or write yet., Their children are not able to read or write yet.Explanation
The given correct answer states that "Their children aren't able to read or write yet" or "Their children are not able to read or write yet." This implies that the children in question do not possess the ability to read or write at the present moment. The use of the negative form of "be able" indicates that the children lack this skill. The word "yet" suggests that while the children currently cannot read or write, there is a possibility that they may acquire these abilities in the future.Rate this question:
- 12.
Write statements and questions, using the words below and the expressions in brackets. you / arrange an appointment / with the dentist / yesterday / ? (be able to)
Correct Answer
Were you able to arrange an appointment with the dentist yesterday?Explanation
The question is asking if the person was successful in setting up a meeting with the dentist the day before. It is inquiring about their ability to make the appointment.Rate this question:
- 13.
Write statements and questions, using the words below and the expressions in brackets. I'd love / play a musical instrument (be able to)
Correct Answer
I'd love to be able to play a musical instrument.Explanation
The given correct answer effectively expresses the desire to play a musical instrument. The phrase "I'd love" indicates a strong preference or longing for something, in this case, playing a musical instrument. The phrase "to be able to" suggests the desire to possess the skill or ability to play an instrument. Finally, the phrase "play a musical instrument" clearly states the specific activity desired. Altogether, the answer conveys the speaker's strong wish to acquire the skill and engage in the activity of playing a musical instrument.Rate this question:
- 14.
Write statements and questions, using the words below and the expressions in brackets. People / to smoke / in restaurants. (negative be allowed)
Correct Answer
People aren't allowed to smoke in restaurants., People are not allowed to smoke in restaurants.Explanation
Smoking is prohibited in restaurants.Rate this question:
- 15.
Write statements and questions, using the words below and the expressions in brackets. We usually wear shirt and tie / but on Fridays / we / to wear jeans. (allowed )
Correct Answer
We usually wear shirt and tie but on Fridays we are allowed to wear jeans.Explanation
This statement explains the dress code for a particular situation. It states that normally, people wear a shirt and tie, but on Fridays, they are given permission to wear jeans.Rate this question:
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