Test Your Knowledge About Modals Verb Quiz

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1. 'Your son will be operated on tomorrow morning.' He ... have a good rest tonight, the doctor said.

Explanation

The doctor's statement indicates that it is necessary for the son to have a good rest tonight. The word "must" expresses a strong obligation or necessity, which aligns with the doctor's advice. The other options, such as "might," "may," "can," and "would rather," do not convey the same level of urgency or obligation.

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Enhance your understanding of modal verbs with this focused quiz. Assess your ability to correctly use modals in various contexts, reflecting real-life scenarios and grammatical accuracy. Perfect for learners aiming to improve their English proficiency.

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2. I heard Mario speak English, French, Dutch and even Japanese to tourists, he ... the best tourist guide in town.

Explanation

The phrase "must be" indicates a strong certainty or conclusion. In this context, it suggests that Mario's ability to speak multiple languages makes it highly likely or even certain that he is the best tourist guide in town. The other options, such as "should," "had better be," "ought to be," and "would rather be," do not convey the same level of certainty or conclusion.

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3. 'Ted, are you going to Tia's birthday party tomorrow evening?' 'I don't think so, I ... the dentist."

Explanation

The correct answer is C. have to see. This answer is correct because the speaker is expressing a future obligation or necessity to see the dentist, indicating that they will not be able to attend the birthday party. The phrase "have to" is commonly used to express obligations or requirements in the present or future.

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4. The whole kitchen was still dirty; she ... forgotten to clean it.

Explanation

The correct answer is C. might have. This is because the sentence suggests that the kitchen was still dirty, indicating that the person in question did not clean it. The use of "might have" implies that there is a possibility that she forgot to clean it, but it is not certain. The other options (A. should have, B. would have, D. must be, E. could be) do not convey the same level of uncertainty and are therefore not appropriate in this context.

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5. 'Why don't you ask your sister to come along with us to the movie?' 'I did, but she ... stay at home.'

Explanation

The correct answer is E. would rather. This is because the speaker is expressing a preference for their sister to stay at home instead of going to the movie with them. "Would rather" is used to indicate a preference or choice between two options.

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6. 'I wonder how old he is.' 'He was Asti's classmate in1985, so he ... at least twenty five now.'

Explanation

The speaker is speculating about the age of someone based on the fact that they were Asti's classmate in 1985. The phrase "so he should be at least twenty five now" suggests that the speaker believes it is likely that the person is at least twenty five years old. This implies that the person's current age aligns with what would be expected based on the information given. Therefore, the correct answer is B. should be.

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7. 'Adi has a very had cold.' 'I know, he ... out until late last night.'

Explanation

The correct answer is C. "shouldn't have gone" because it suggests that Adi made a mistake by going out despite having a bad cold. This implies that going out was not a wise decision for Adi given his condition.

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8. Adi is usually punctual, but we have been waiting for him for an hour now; he ... in the traffic jams.

Explanation

The correct answer is C. must be trapped. This is because the sentence states that Adi is usually punctual, but has been late for an hour. The use of "must" indicates a strong possibility or probability, suggesting that Adi is likely trapped in traffic jams.

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9. 'Rita has just missed the pane to Medan.' 'She ... at the airport at least two hours before departure.'

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The correct answer is C. should have been. This is because the sentence is in the past tense, indicating that Rita missed the plane in the past. The phrase "at least two hours before departure" suggests that there was a specific time in the past when Rita should have been at the airport. Therefore, the correct form is "should have been," indicating that Rita was expected to be at the airport at least two hours before the plane's departure time.

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10. 'I'm going to Dila's. I hope she's home.' 'She ... be, I saw her studying in library ten minutes ago.'

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'Your son will be operated on tomorrow morning.' He ... have a...
I heard Mario speak English, French, Dutch and even Japanese to...
'Ted, are you going to Tia's birthday party tomorrow...
The whole kitchen was still dirty; she ... forgotten to clean it.
'Why don't you ask your sister to come along with us to the...
'I wonder how old he is.'...
'Adi has a very had cold.'...
Adi is usually punctual, but we have been waiting for him for an hour...
'Rita has just missed the pane to Medan.' ...
'I'm going to Dila's. I hope she's home.'...
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