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Modals for permission, obligation and prohibition

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  • Q1
    Which modal verb is used to express prohibition?
    can
    must not
    should
    may
    30s
  • Q2
    Which modal verb can be used to ask for permission?
    must
    should
    might
    may
    30s
  • Q3
    What modal verb indicates that something is not permitted?
    cannot
    should
    must
    might
    30s
  • Q4
    Which modal verb implies a suggestion or advice?
    should
    cannot
    must
    may
    30s
  • Q5
    Which modal verb is appropriate for giving permission in an informal setting?
    may
    must
    should
    can
    30s
  • Q6
    Which modal verb indicates a strong obligation in the sentence: 'You ___ complete your homework before the deadline.'?
    must
    could
    should
    might
    30s
  • Q7
    Which modal verb is used to give permission in the sentence: 'You ___ use my phone if you need to.'?
    should
    must
    would
    may
    30s
  • Q8
    Which modal verb indicates permission in the context: 'You ___ leave early if you finish your work.'?
    can
    might
    should
    must
    30s
  • Q9
    In the sentence 'Students ___ submit their projects by Friday to receive credit.', which modal verb indicates obligation?
    may
    can
    might
    must
    30s
  • Q10
    Which modal verb is used to express a lack of necessity in the sentence: 'You ___ bring your own lunch; lunch will be provided.'?
    may
    don't have to
    must
    should
    30s
  • Q11
    In the sentence 'You ___ park your car here; it is not allowed.', which modal verb indicates prohibition?
    should
    may
    can
    must not
    30s
  • Q12
    Which modal verb indicates possibility in the sentence: 'She ___ come to the party if she finishes her work on time.'?
    might
    could
    should
    must
    30s
  • Q13
    Which modal verb is used to give advice in the sentence: 'You ___ see a doctor if you're feeling unwell.'?
    should
    might
    can
    must
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following sentences correctly uses a modal to express prohibition?
    You may not eat in the library.
    You can leave early today.
    You must not enter the laboratory without a lab coat.
    You should study for the test.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which sentence correctly uses a modal to express permission?
    You must finish your homework.
    You should attend the meeting.
    You can join us for the movie.
    You may not speak during the presentation.
    30s

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