OOPT Modal Verbs and Functions 2

Question 1

Which sentence expresses a prohibition?

Accepted Answer

You mustn't park here.

Answer

You don't have to wear a tie.

Answer

You might wear casual clothes.

Answer

You should wear formal clothes.

Question 2

Choose the correct modal: 'The lights are on. She ___ be home.'

Accepted Answer

must

Answer

should

Answer

would

Answer

shall

Question 3

Complete: 'You ___ take an umbrella — it might rain.' (giving advice)

Accepted Answer

should

Answer

must

Answer

shall

Answer

will

Question 4

Which sentence expresses past ability?

Accepted Answer

She could swim before her injury.

Answer

She can swim very well.

Answer

She might have swum there.

Answer

She would swim every morning.

Question 5

Choose the correct form: 'You ___ have told me earlier — I could have helped.'

Accepted Answer

should

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could

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might

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would

Question 6

Which modal best expresses a formal request?

Accepted Answer

Would you mind closing the window?

Answer

Can you close the window?

Answer

Close the window, please.

Answer

I want you to close the window.