Modal Test: Grammar Quiz!
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This 'Modal Test: Grammar Quiz!' assesses your understanding of modal verbs in English. Questions focus on usage scenarios like ability, probability, necessity, and advice, enhancing practical language skills relevant for learners aiming to improve their grammatical proficiency.
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You look tired. You ___ go to bed.
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Should
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Ought
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Are to
Correct Answer
A. ShouldExplanation
The correct answer is "should" because it suggests a strong recommendation or advice to go to bed based on the observation that the person looks tired. "Ought" and "are to" can also express obligation or necessity, but they are not commonly used in this context.Rate this question:
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Where's Nick? He ___ be in his office.
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Might
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Mustn't
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Is to
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A. MightExplanation
The correct answer is "might" because it suggests a possibility or uncertainty about Nick's location. It implies that there is a chance that he could be in his office, but it is not certain.Rate this question:
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Take an umbrella. It ___ rain later.
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Has to
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Need
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Might
Correct Answer
A. MightExplanation
The correct answer is "might" because it suggests a possibility of rain later. "Has to" implies a certainty or obligation, which is not stated in the sentence. "Need" implies a necessity, but it is not clear if rain is necessary. "Might" indicates a potential outcome, which aligns with the uncertainty of rain later.Rate this question:
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Jack ___ go to hospital yesterday.
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Must
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Had to
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Need
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A. Had toExplanation
The correct answer is "had to." In this sentence, the past tense "had to" is used to indicate that Jack was required or compelled to go to the hospital yesterday. The word "must" would imply a present or future obligation, while "need" does not convey the same sense of requirement or compulsion.Rate this question:
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___ we stay or leave?
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Will
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Would
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Shall
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A. ShallExplanation
The word "shall" is used to express a future action or possibility. In this question, the word "shall" is appropriate because it is asking about a decision or choice to stay or leave in the future.Rate this question:
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Jane was so tired. She ___ have worked days and nights.
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Must
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Need
Correct Answer
A. MustExplanation
The correct answer is "must". In this sentence, the word "must" is used to express a strong belief or certainty. It implies that Jane had no choice but to work days and nights because she was so tired. The word "should" suggests a recommendation or expectation, while "need" implies a requirement or necessity, but neither of these convey the same level of certainty as "must".Rate this question:
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___ it be true?
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May
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Can
Correct Answer
A. CanExplanation
The word "can" is used to express possibility or ability. In this context, "can" suggests that something is possible or likely to be true. The other options, "may" and "must," do not convey the same sense of possibility. "May" is used to express permission or uncertainty, while "must" indicates a strong likelihood or necessity. Therefore, "can" is the most suitable choice to convey the idea of something being true.Rate this question:
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Liz ___ get tired of her job. It is so boring.
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Has to
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Must
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Should
Correct Answer
A. MustExplanation
The correct answer is "must". This is because "must" is used to express a strong obligation or necessity. In the given sentence, it implies that Liz has no choice but to get tired of her job because it is so boring. "Has to" and "should" do not convey the same level of obligation as "must".Rate this question:
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You ___ do it. I've already done it.
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Must not
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Need not
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Ought not
Correct Answer
A. Need notExplanation
The correct answer is "need not." This phrase implies that there is no obligation or requirement to do something because it has already been done.Rate this question:
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