OOPT Modal Verbs and Functions 4

Question 1

Which sentence expresses a past habit or repeated action?

Accepted Answer

She would walk to school every day.

Answer

'Would' is used to describe repeated past habits or routines.

Question 2

Choose the correct form: 'You _____ have called me. I was worried!'

Accepted Answer

should

Answer

'Should have' expresses criticism or regret about a past action that didn't happen.

Question 3

Which sentence makes a polite request?

Accepted Answer

Would you mind closing the door?

Answer

'Would you mind + -ing' is a polite and indirect way to make a request.

Question 4

He _____ be at home right now — his car is in the driveway.

Accepted Answer

must

Answer

'Must' is used for logical deduction based on available evidence.

Question 5

Which modal is used to express a future plan or intention in formal contexts?

Accepted Answer

shall

Answer

'Shall' is used in formal contexts to express future plans, especially with 'I' and 'we'.

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