Modalverben im Englischen: Interaktive Übungen für Klasse 8

Question 1

Which sentence gives advice using a modal verb?

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You should take a break from studying for a while.

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I have to finish my homework before dinner.

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You can borrow my car if you need it.

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It's important to respect others.

Question 2

Which option correctly expresses ability in the present perfect tense using the modal verb 'can'?

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Have been able to

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Can have

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Has can

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Could have

Question 3

Which of the following conjugates the modal verb 'can' in the future perfect tense to express a possible action that may have occurred by a certain point in the future?

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will have been able to

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will be able to

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could have been able to

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will have been able to have

Question 4

Which modal verb correctly completes the sentence to give permission: 'I'll let you use my computer if you finish your homework first'?

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May

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Can

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Must

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Should

Question 5

Which form of the modal verb 'must' is used in the future perfect tense to show an obligation that will be fulfilled by a specific time in the future?

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must have

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must has

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must will have

Question 6

In the sentence 'I would go to the party if I had time', what is the purpose of the modal verb 'would'?

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Stating a condition

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Expressing a possibility

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Giving advice

Question 7

Translate the sentence 'Er muss nicht mehr arbeiten' into English while preserving the tense and meaning of the modal verb.

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He doesn't have to work anymore

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He mustn't work anymore

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He can't work anymore

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He shouldn't work anymore

Question 8

In the sentence **Students must complete the assignment**, what does the modal verb convey and how does it impact the sentence's tone?

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Necessity, making the sentence sound mandatory.

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Possibility, making the sentence sound likely.

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Permission, making the sentence sound permissible.

Question 9

Conjugate the modal verb 'may' in the present, past, and future tenses to show permission:

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Present: may, Past: might, Future: may

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Present: can, Past: could, Future: will be able to

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Present: may, Past: may have, Future: may have

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Present: could, Past: may, Future: might

Question 10

Rewrite the following sentence using the modal verb **will** in the future perfect tense: **I will be able to finish the project on time.**

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I will have been able to finish the project on time.

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I would have been able to finish the project on time.

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I will be able to have finished the project on time.

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I could have been able to finish the project on time.

Question 11

Translate the sentence into German, ensuring the meaning and tense of the modal verb 'may' is accurately conveyed: **You may leave the room now.**

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Du darfst jetzt den Raum verlassen.

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Du solltest jetzt den Raum verlassen.

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Du musst jetzt den Raum verlassen.

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Du kannst jetzt den Raum verlassen.

Question 12

Which modal verb in the sentence **'You should finish your homework before going out.'** expresses a recommendation?

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should

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finish

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before

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going

Question 13

Which sentence shows an action that is possible?

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It might rain later today.

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I have to go to the doctor tomorrow.

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You should study for the test.

Question 14

Which modal verb is used in the sentence and how does it impact the sentence's tone or mood: 'You must not enter without permission.'?

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The modal verb 'must' conveys a strong sense of obligation or prohibition.

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The modal verb 'not' negates the verb 'enter', softening the sentence's tone.

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The modal verb 'enter' indicates the prohibited action.

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There is no modal verb in the sentence.

Question 15

What's the key difference in meaning between 'can' and 'may'?

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Can shows ability, while may shows permission or possibility.

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May shows possibility, while can shows obligation.

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Can shows permission, while may shows advice.

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May shows ability, while can shows possibility.

Question 16

How do the modal verbs 'could' and 'should' differ in their usage?

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Could expresses ability or permission, while should conveys obligation or advice.

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Could and should are interchangeable modal verbs with the same meaning.

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Should indicates possibility, while could expresses permission or advice.

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Could and should both express obligation, but 'could' is used in the past tense while 'should' is used in the present tense.

Question 17

Which of the following sentences expresses a situation that is not real or certain?

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If I had more time, I would learn to play the guitar.

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I can swim very well.

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You should go to the doctor.

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I must finish my homework before I go out.

Question 18

Rewrite the sentence in the past perfect continuous tense of the modal verb 'could':
She speaks English for three years before she moved to London.

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She had been speaking English for three years before she moved to London.

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She was speaking English for three years before she moved to London.

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She would have spoken English for three years before she moved to London.

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She could have spoken English for three years before she moved to London.

Question 19

Which modal verb expresses a likely possibility or probability?

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might

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must

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have to

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should

Question 20

Which modal verb is used to give advice or make a suggestion?

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should

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can

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will

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may

Question 21

Which modal verb is used to show a strong necessity or obligation?

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must

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could

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may

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should

Question 22

Which modal verb is used to ask for permission politely?

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may

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can

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must

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have to

Question 23

Which modal verb is used to express a repeated action or habit in the past?

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used to

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must

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could

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should

Question 24

In the sentence 'If you study harder, you will pass the exam:', which word is the modal verb? What is its function and how does it affect the sentence's meaning?

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will

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If

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study

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pass

Question 25

In the sentence 'You should study more', which word is the modal verb and how does it affect the sentence's mood?

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Should; expresses advice

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Study; expresses an action

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More; modifies the verb

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You; identifies the subject

Question 26

What is the correct form of the modal verb 'can' in the present tense for the subject 'I'?

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Can

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Could

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May

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Might

Question 27

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the modal verb 'must' to express necessity?

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You must study hard for the test.

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You should study hard for the test.

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You can study hard for the test.

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You might study hard for the test.

Question 28

Which modal verb is primarily used to request permission?

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May

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Can

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Could

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Must

Question 29

What is the correct form of the modal verb 'could' in the past tense for the subject 'they'?

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Could

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Could have

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Were able to

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Would have

Question 30

Which of the following sentences accurately employs the modal verb 'might'?

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I might go to the party.

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I can go to the party.

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I must go to the party.

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I should go to the party.

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of using the modal verb 'should' in the sentence: 'You should finish your homework before you go out.'?

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To offer advice

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To express obligation

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To indicate possibility

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To seek permission

Question 32

Which modal verb is primarily used to express ability?

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Can

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Could

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May

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Shall

Question 33

What is the correct negative form of the modal verb 'will' for the subject 'he'?

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Won't

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Will not

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Shall not

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Can't

Question 34

What is the primary function of the modal verb 'would' in the sentence: 'I would like to order a pizza.'?

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To express desire

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To give advice

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To indicate possibility

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To seek permission

Question 35

In the sentence 'You should finish your homework before going out.', the modal verb 'should' is used. What does this modal verb express?

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Advice or obligation

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Permission

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Possibility

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Prediction

Question 36

What's the key difference in how we use the modal verbs 'will' and 'would'?

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'Will' shows future events or intentions, while 'would' indicates hypothetical situations, past habits, or polite requests.

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'Would' describes past actions, while 'will' describes present actions.

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'Will' expresses desires, while 'would' expresses abilities.

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'Will' describes present actions, while 'would' describes future actions.

Question 37

In the sentence 'You must finish your homework before going out,' which word is the modal verb and what type of modality does it express?

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Must - Obligation

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You - Permission

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Finish - Ability

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Going - Possibility

Question 38

Conjugate the modal verb 'may' in the present, past, and future tenses:

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Present: may / Past: might / Future: may

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Present: may / Past: mayed / Future: mayed

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Present: may / Past: mayed / Future: will may

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Present: can / Past: could / Future: will can

Question 39

In the sentence 'The teacher asked us to hand in our assignments by Friday.', which word is the modal verb and what does it express?

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Asked: request or instruction

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To: infinitive marker

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By: preposition of time

Question 40

In the sentence 'The students must complete the assignment,' which modal verb is used and what does it express?

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must - obligation

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can - ability

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may - permission

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should - advice

Question 41

You can leave the room now. Which German sentence means the same thing?

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Du darfst den Raum jetzt verlassen.

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Du musst den Raum jetzt verlassen.

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Du sollst den Raum jetzt verlassen.

Question 42

Which modal verbs are used to express advice and obligation? Give examples for each:

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Advice: should, could; Obligation: must, have to

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Advice: could, may; Obligation: should, must

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Advice: must, have to; Obligation: should, could

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Advice: can, could; Obligation: may, should

Question 43

Which sentence shows something that is possible using a modal verb?

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I can help you with your homework.

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You mustn't eat in the classroom.

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You should be more careful.

Question 44

Convert this sentence to the future perfect tense using a modal verb: I will be able to finish the project on time.

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I will have been able to finish the project on time.

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I will be able to have finished the project on time.

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I will have finished the project on time.

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I could have finished the project on time.

Question 45

In the sentence 'You must not enter without permission', which word is the modal verb and how does it contribute to the sentence's tone?

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Must

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Not

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Enter

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Permission

Question 46

Which form of the modal verb "can" is correct for the pronoun "we" in the present tense?

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can

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cans

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could

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cannot

Question 47

Which modal verb conveys ability or permission?

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can

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must

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should

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will

Question 48

Select the sentence that correctly uses the modal verb "must".

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You mustn't smoke here.

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You can't smoke here.

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You should smoke here.

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You may smoke here.

Question 49

Identify the grammatically correct sentence.

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I can swim very well.

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I can swim very good.

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I can swim good.

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I can swim very goodly.

Question 50

Complete the sentence with the most suitable modal verb: "You _____ go to the doctor if you're feeling unwell."

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should

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can

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must

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will

Question 51

Which option is the negative form of the modal verb "may"?

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may not

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cannot

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must not

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will not

Question 52

Select the modal verb that conveys advice.

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should

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can

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must

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will

Question 53

Complete the sentence with the most suitable modal verb: "If I had more time, I _____ learn to play the guitar."

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could

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can

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must

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should

Question 54

Translate the German sentence into English, paying attention to the meaning and tense of the modal verb: Er hätte nicht so viel essen dürfen.

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He should not have eaten so much.

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He could not have eaten so much.

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He must not have eaten so much.

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He might not have eaten so much.

Question 55

Translate the sentence 'You should study for the test' into German using the correct modal verb.

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Du solltest für die Prüfung lernen.

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Du musst für die Prüfung lernen.

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Du kannst für die Prüfung lernen.

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Du darfst für die Prüfung lernen.

Question 56

Which of the following best describes the difference in meaning between the modal verbs 'can' and 'may'?

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Can implies ability, while may implies possibility.

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May implies necessity, while can implies permission.

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Can implies possibility, while may implies obligation.

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May implies permission, while can implies ability.

Question 57

Translate the sentence 'Du musst heute nicht ins Büro kommen' into English while preserving the tense and meaning of the modal verb.

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You don't have to come to the office today

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You must not come to the office today

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You should not come to the office today

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You can't come to the office today

Question 58

Which modal verb expresses strong necessity or obligation?

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must

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should

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might

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can

Question 59

Which sentence correctly uses the modal verb "should" to express advice?

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You should study harder for your exams.

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You must study harder for your exams.

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You might study harder for your exams.

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You should have studied harder for your exams.

Question 60

Which modal verb correctly completes the sentence: "I have to finish my homework before dinner."

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must

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can

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may

Question 61

Which sentence correctly uses the modal verb "might" to express possibility?

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It might rain tomorrow.

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It can't rain tomorrow.

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It must rain tomorrow.

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It should rain tomorrow.

Question 62

Which modal verb is used to offer advice or make a recommendation?

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should

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must

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may

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can

Question 63

Which sentence correctly uses the modal verb "can't" to express prohibition?

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You can't park here.

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You must park here.

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You should park here.

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You may park here.

Question 64

Which modal verb correctly completes the sentence: "Students are required to wear uniforms at school."

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must

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can

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may

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should