Practice Test Geeks(OOPT) Oxford Online Placement Test Practice Test
← All OOPT Flashcard Decks

Modal Verbs and Functions Flashcards

6 cards from real OOPT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 6 Modal Verbs and Functions flashcards as text

  1. Which sentence expresses a prohibition?

    Answer: You mustn't park here.

    'Mustn't' expresses a prohibition — it is forbidden to park here.

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

    Answer: must

    'Must' expresses logical deduction — the lights being on is evidence she is probably home.

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

    Answer: should

    'Should' gives advice or a recommendation. 'You should take an umbrella' is a suggestion.

  4. Which sentence expresses past ability?

    Answer: She could swim before her injury.

    'Could swim before her injury' expresses a past ability that no longer exists.

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

    Answer: should

    'Should have told me' is a criticism or regret about a past action that didn't happen.

  6. Which modal best expresses a formal request?

    Answer: Would you mind closing the window?

    'Would you mind closing the window?' is the most formal and polite request.