Tenses And Modals Trivia Questions! Grammar Quiz

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1. Miguel, _________ you take Tony to Jessi's pad?

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The correct answer is "can, could, will, would" because all four options are modal verbs that can be used to ask for permission or make polite requests. In this context, any of these modal verbs can be used to ask Miguel if he is able to take Tony to Jessi's pad.

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Modals and tenses have been one of the toughest topics for some students. Did you know can be used when it comes to things that take place at... see moredifferent times but don’t have a past form? Take up the educative quiz below and get an idea of how you can use the different modals when it comes to the different tenses. All the best and keep practicing. see less

2. Modals of showing a preference.

Explanation

The given answer includes modal verbs and phrases that are used to express a preference. "Like" is used to express a general preference, while "better than" and "prefer" are used to compare two options and indicate a stronger preference for one over the other. "Would rather" is used to express a strong preference for one option instead of another. Therefore, all these modal verbs and phrases can be used to show a preference in different contexts.

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3. Modals of lack of necessity and prohibition.   

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The correct answer is "do not have to, must not." This is because "do not have to" expresses lack of necessity, indicating that something is not required or obligatory. On the other hand, "must not" expresses prohibition, indicating that something is not allowed or forbidden. These modals are used to convey different meanings related to lack of necessity and prohibition.

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4. Modal that shows ability in the past.

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"Could" is the correct answer because it is used to express the ability to do something in the past. It indicates that someone had the capability or the possibility to do something in the past. The other options, such as "will," "should," "would," and "can," do not specifically refer to past ability.

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5. Modals of necessity.               

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These modal verbs, "have got to," "have to," and "must," all express necessity or obligation. They indicate that something is required or necessary to be done.

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6. Modal that shows an inability in the past.

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The correct answer is "could not or couldn't" because it is used to express an inability in the past. It indicates that someone was unable to do something in the past due to some constraint or limitation.

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7. Antonio:    Why wasn't Linda at home last night when we stopped by her house. Miguel:      Her grandmother hasn't been feeling well. She must have been visiting her. is an example of...

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The conversation between Antonio and Miguel suggests that Linda was not at home because she has been visiting her grandmother, indicating an ongoing action or situation in the past. This aligns with the usage of the Present Perfect Continuous Tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past, has continued up until the present, and may still be ongoing.

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8. Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

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9. Matt __________  speak Tagalog when he was in The Philippines.

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The word "could" is the correct answer because it indicates the past ability or possibility for Matt to speak Tagalog when he was in The Philippines. It suggests that Matt had the capability or skill to speak Tagalog during his time in The Philippines.

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10. Modals of possibility.

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The correct answer includes the modal verbs "could," "may," and "might." These modal verbs are used to express possibility or uncertainty. "Could" suggests a possibility or ability, "may" indicates a possibility or permission, and "might" implies a possibility or uncertainty. Therefore, the answer includes modal verbs that are commonly used to express different degrees of possibility.

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11. Modals of permission.

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The correct answer includes the modals "may," "can," and "could." These modals are used to express permission or ability. "May" is used to ask for permission or to give permission in a formal way. "Can" is used to ask for permission or to give permission in a less formal way. "Could" is used to ask for permission or to give permission in a more polite or tentative way. Therefore, the answer includes all the modals that can be used to express permission.

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12. Hovering:  Where is Linda? Joanne:    Linda must be sick.  She always comes to Skype. is an example of...

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The given statement "Linda must be sick. She always comes to Skype." is an example of the Simple Present Tense. This tense is used to talk about general truths, habits, and routines. In this case, Joanne is using the present tense to express her belief that Linda is sick because she always comes to Skype, implying that it is unusual for her to not be present.

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13. Modal of making conclusions.

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The correct answer is "must" because it indicates a strong certainty or necessity in making conclusions. It implies that there is a high level of confidence or obligation in the statement being made.

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14. Which of the following modals of permission is considered more informal?

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The modal "can" is considered more informal compared to "may" and "could". "Can" is commonly used in everyday speech and informal situations to ask for or give permission. "May" and "could" are more formal and polite alternatives to "can" when asking for permission.

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15. Jessi:  Where are your books? Diann:  I must have left them in the classroom. is an example of...

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The given conversation "I must have left them in the classroom" indicates that Diann is referring to a past action of leaving her books in the classroom. The use of "must have" suggests a deduction or assumption about a past event. Therefore, the conversation is an example of the Present Perfect Tense, which is used to describe past actions or events that have a connection to the present.

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16. Jessi __________ live without love.

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The word "can" is used to express ability or capability. In this sentence, it suggests that Jessi has the ability to live without love.

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17. Richard:  Why isn't Jessi answering the door? Gholam:  She must be sleeping. is an example of...

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The correct answer is Present Continuous Tense. In the given conversation, Richard is asking about Jessi's current action of not answering the door. Gholam responds by suggesting that she must be sleeping, indicating that her action is happening at the present moment. This use of "must be" + verb-ing is a characteristic of the Present Continuous Tense, which is used to describe ongoing actions happening in the present.

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18. Modal that shows ability in the present or in the future.

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The modal "can" is used to express ability in the present or in the future. It indicates that someone has the skill or capability to do something. For example, "I can speak French" means that the person has the ability to speak French at the present moment. Similarly, "She can swim" suggests that she has the ability to swim in general. "Can" is a versatile modal that can also be used to make requests, ask for permission, or express possibility.

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19. Which of the following signifies a modal of ability?

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The correct answer is "Can you have some candy." This question signifies a modal of ability because it is asking if the person is capable of having some candy.

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20. Which of the following sentences is correct?

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The correct answer is "Paffi could breakdance when she was a little girl." This sentence is correct because it uses the past tense form "could" to indicate Paffi's ability to breakdance in the past, and it also correctly uses the past tense "was" to indicate her age at that time.

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21. Modals of requesting assistance.  

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The correct answer includes the modal verbs "can," "could," "will," and "would." These modal verbs are used to express different degrees of requesting assistance. "Can" and "could" are used to ask for permission or ability to do something, while "will" and "would" are used to make polite requests. Therefore, these modal verbs are appropriate for expressing requests for assistance.

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22. Which of the following rules is not true?

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The correct answer is "Could, may and might are conjugated." This means that these modal verbs can be changed based on the subject of the sentence, unlike other modals which remain the same regardless of the subject.

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23. Modals of giving instructions.

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The correct answer is "simple form of a verb". This is because when giving instructions, we often use the base form of a verb without any additional modals or auxiliary verbs. For example, "Sit down" or "Close the door". The other options listed are all examples of modals that can be used to give instructions, but they are not specifically related to the simple form of a verb.

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24. Modals of making suggestions.

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The correct answer is "let's" and "why don't". These are examples of modals used to make suggestions. "Let's" is a contraction of "let us" and is used to suggest doing something together. "Why don't" is used to suggest a course of action or to make a polite suggestion. Both of these modals are commonly used in informal conversations to offer suggestions or make proposals.

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25. I'm sorry Linda but I ___________ stay at home and watch TV than drench myself out in the summer rain.

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The correct answer is "would rather". This phrase is used to express a preference for one option over another. In this context, the speaker is saying that they prefer to stay at home and watch TV instead of going out in the summer rain.

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26. Modals of probability.

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The modals "must" and "must not" are used to express a strong sense of probability or certainty. "Must" indicates that something is highly likely or necessary to happen, while "must not" indicates that something is highly unlikely or prohibited. These modals are often used when there is strong evidence or logical reasoning to support the probability or certainty of a situation.

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Miguel, _________ you take Tony to Jessi's pad?
Modals of showing a preference.
Modals of lack of necessity and prohibition.   
Modal that shows ability in the past.
Modals of necessity.             ...
Modal that shows an inability in the past.
Antonio:    Why wasn't Linda at home last night...
Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
Matt __________  speak Tagalog when he was in The Philippines.
Modals of possibility.
Modals of permission.
Hovering:  Where is Linda?...
Modal of making conclusions.
Which of the following modals of permission is considered more...
Jessi:  Where are your books?...
Jessi __________ live without love.
Richard:  Why isn't Jessi answering the door?...
Modal that shows ability in the present or in the future.
Which of the following signifies a modal of ability?
Which of the following sentences is correct?
Modals of requesting assistance.  
Which of the following rules is not true?
Modals of giving instructions.
Modals of making suggestions.
I'm sorry Linda but I ___________ stay at home and watch TV than...
Modals of probability.
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