OOPT Modal Verbs and Functions 5

Question 1

Which sentence expresses that an obligation no longer exists?

Accepted Answer

You didn't need to buy flowers, so you didn't.

Answer

You needn't have bought flowers.

Answer

You shouldn't buy flowers.

Answer

You couldn't buy flowers.

Question 2

Choose the correct sentence to express that something was unnecessary but was done anyway:

Accepted Answer

You needn't have brought dessert.

Answer

You didn't need to bring dessert.

Answer

You shouldn't bring dessert.

Answer

You couldn't have brought dessert.

Question 3

The concert _____ start at 8, but it started late.

Accepted Answer

was to

Answer

might

Answer

could

Answer

would

Question 4

Which modal expresses willingness in the present?

Accepted Answer

will

Answer

shall

Answer

would

Answer

should

Question 5

'You _____ be joking!' — what function does the modal serve here?

Accepted Answer

Disbelief or strong assumption

Answer

Permission

Answer

Obligation

Answer

Ability

Question 6

Which option correctly completes this conditional: 'If I _____ speak French, I would apply for the job in Paris.'

Accepted Answer

could

Answer

can

Answer

will

Answer

shall

Question 7

Doctors say patients _____ avoid processed foods to stay healthy.

Accepted Answer

ought to

Answer

will

Answer

shall

Answer

might