OOPT Modal Verbs and Functions 2

Question 1

Which sentence expresses a prohibition?

Accepted Answer

You mustn't park here.

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

must

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

should

Answer

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

Question 4

Which sentence expresses past ability?

Accepted Answer

She could swim before her injury.

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

should

Answer

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

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