Modal Verbs

What this exam is like

The Modal Verbs exam has 24 multiple-choice questions across these levels: Primary (10), Secondary (24). Each attempt draws 10 at random from the level you choose. You get two tries per question, and each answer is explained afterwards. At the end you see your grade.

Sample questions

1. 1. You ___ wear a helmet on a motorbike. It’s the law.

   • could
   • may
   • might
   • must
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   ✅ must

   "Must" expresses obligation. "May" and "might" are for possibility and "could" for ability or possibility.

2. 2. Take an umbrella. It ___ rain later, but I’m not sure.

   • can’t
   • might
   • must
   • mustn’t
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   ✅ might

   "Might" expresses possibility: perhaps it will rain. "Must" would mean you are sure.

3. 3. Offering help: "___ I carry your bag?"

   • Do
   • Must
   • Shall
   • Will
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   ✅ Shall

   "Shall I…?" is used to offer help or make a suggestion.